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Preparation of n-3 PUFAs ethyl esters by an efficient biocatalyzed solvent-free process
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Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic . Dec2012, Vol. 84, p173-176. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been subjected to esterification with ethanol in presence of lipase B from Candida antarctica (Novozym 435®), in solvent free condition. The use of alcohol donors triethyl orthoformate (TEOF) or diethyl carbonate (DEC) instead of free ethanol, allowed working in irreversible esterification conditions and ALA-, EPA- and DHA-ethyl esters were obtained in quantitative yields. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13811177
- Volume :
- 84
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 80033131
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcatb.2012.04.009