Synthesis of cholesterol-reducing sterol esters by enzymatic catalysis in bio-based solvents or solvent-free. Issue 54 (17th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lanctôt, Adrienne Gallant; Attard, Thomas M.; Sherwood, James; McElroy, Con R.; Hunt, Andrew J.
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 6:Issue 54(2016)
• Page Start: 48753
• Page End: 48756
• Publication Date: 2016-05-17
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/c6ra10275a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : Enzymatic synthesis of a β-sitosterol ester under solvent free conditions and bio-based solvents was compared with conventional solvents. Abstract : Enzymatic synthesis of a β-sitosterol ester in bio-based solvents was compared with conventional solvents. Limonene and p -cymene gave higher initial reaction rates than n -hexane, and comparable conversions after 24 hours (∼75%). Importantly, a solvent-free system yielded the highest conversion (88%).