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Lipase catalysed transesterification of castor oil

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Lipase catalysed transesterification of castor oil with n-butanol gives mono and diglycerides, and butyl esters. n-Butanol is found to inhibit this reaction. Its amount influences the reaction rate and product distribution. Increasing the enzyme quantity increases the reaction rate and alters the product distribution.

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  1. Alchemie Research Centre, Thane-Belapur Road, Thane, P O Box 155, 400 601, Maharashtra, India

    D. Mukesh, R. S. Iyer, J. S. Wagh, A. A. Mokashi, A. A. Banerji, R. V. Newadkar & H S Bevinakatti

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Mukesh, D., Iyer, R.S., Wagh, J.S. et al. Lipase catalysed transesterification of castor oil. Biotechnol Lett 15, 251–256 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00128314

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