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Monoesters of glycosides and a process for enzymatic preparation thereof

US5191071A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1991
Grant dateMar 2, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 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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