Process for the selective modification of carbohydrates by peroxidase catalyzed oxidation
US7138035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21C9/002
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly process for the selective oxidation of carbohydrates. The process comprises the addition of a hydroperoxide, including hydrogen peroxide, to a carbohydrate having primary alcohol groups, particularly including polysaccharides, wherein said carbohydrate is contact with a nitroxyl radical mediator and the process is catalyzed by a peroxidase enzyme in the presence of halide ions.
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