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Terpene ester synthesis by lipase-catalyzed transesterification

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Five lipases were screened for their ability to synthesize terpene esters by transesterification. The nature of terpene alcohol and enzyme, as well as the chain length of the acyl donor used affected the product yields. Lipase AY from Candida rugosa gave the best overall yield (96.2%). Geraniol and tributyrin were also found to be the best reactants.

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  1. Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Georgia, 30602-7610, Athens, Georgia, USA

    Lisa N. Yee & Casimir C. Akoh

  2. Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

    Robert S. Phillips

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Yee, L.N., Akoh, C.C. & Phillips, R.S. Terpene ester synthesis by lipase-catalyzed transesterification. Biotechnol Lett 17, 67–70 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00134198

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