Optimization of enzymatic synthesis of palm-based kojic acid ester using response surface methodology

Kojic acid monooleate is a fatty acid derivative of kojic acid which can be widely used as a skin whitening agent in a cosmetic applications. In avoiding any possible harmful effects from chemically synthesized product, the enzymatic synthesis appears to be the best way to satisfy the consumer deman...

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Main Authors: Ashaari, Siti Efliza, Mohamad, Rosfarizan, Ariff, Arbakariya, Basri, Mahiran, Salleh, Abu Bakar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Oil Chemists' Society 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15970/1/Optimization%20of%20enzymatic%20synthesis%20of%20palm.pdf