Table 1.
Selective esterification of flavonoids as related to lipases, fatty acids and solvents.4-12
| Lipase | Reaction solvent | Fatty acid (acyl donor) |
|---|---|---|
| Novozym 435 (Candida antarctica lipaseB) | 2-methyl-2-butanol | palmitic acid palmitic acid methyl ester |
| C. antarctica | n-butanol | lauric acid |
| C. cylindrica | THF | myristic acid |
| P. cepacia | t-BME | stearic acid |
| Rizophus jaÍanicus | CH2Cl2 | adipic acid |
| M. miehei | acetone | azelaic acid |
| Porcine pancreas lipase | tert-butanol | dodecandioic acid |
| subtilisin | tert-amyl alcohol | hexade-candioic acid |
| Streptomyces rochei or Aspergillus niger obtained | n-hexane | 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid |