A simple enzymatic procedure for the synthesis of a hydroxylated polyester from glycerol and adipic acid

Lipase B from Candida antarctica catalyzed regioselectively the polyesterification of glycerol and adipic acid. UV-MALDI-TOF-MS analysis of the polymers shows low molecular weight polyesters (1314-1716) with very narrow polydispersities (1.0-1.2).

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Published in:Biotechnology techniques 1999-12, Vol.13 (12), p.923-926
Main Authors: IGLESIAS, L. E, FUKUYAMA, Y, NONAMI, H, ERRA-BALSELLS, R, BALDESSARI, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adipic acid
Bioconversions. Hemisynthesis
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Candida antarctica
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
glycerol
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
polyesters
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Summary:Lipase B from Candida antarctica catalyzed regioselectively the polyesterification of glycerol and adipic acid. UV-MALDI-TOF-MS analysis of the polymers shows low molecular weight polyesters (1314-1716) with very narrow polydispersities (1.0-1.2).
ISSN:0951-208X
1573-6784
DOI:10.1023/A:1008958212814