Abstract
Stereospecific esterification of dl-menthol was studied by the use of immobilized lipase in an adequate water-saturated organic solvent system. Lipase from Candida cylindracea immobilized by entrapment with urethane prepolymers and 5-phenylvaleric acid as the acyl donor were chosen based on the stereoselectivity and the yield of l-menthyl ester. Water-saturated cyclohexane or isooctane was found to be the most suitable solvent system. Entrapment significantly enhanced the operational stability of lipase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-57 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Biotechnology |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 1985 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology