Monoesters of glycosides and a process for enzymatic preparation thereof
US5191071A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/931
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compounds of the formula (R-COO).sub.n X-OR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted alkyl, phenyl, or alkyl phenyl, n is 1, 2 or 3, X is a carbohydrate moiety, and R is optionally substituted alkyl, have superior effects as additives in detergents. These compounds can be prepared by esterification of glycosides using specific enzymes.
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