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Geraniol esters were synthesised by direct esterification catalysed by esterases and lipases (five enzymes were tested) in a solvent-free system at 37°C. The best conversions yields, about 85%, on geranyl butyrate and valerate obtained with esterase 30 000 from Mucor miehei. The effect of substrate molar ratio alcohol/acid variation was studied. A study of the water production was made in parallel during the esterification reaction.
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Karra-Chaabouni, M., Pulvin, S., Touraud, D. et al. Enzymatic synthesis of geraniol esters in a solvent-free system by lipases. Biotechnol Lett 18, 1083–1088 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00129736
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