Lipase-catalyzed regioselective acylation of sugar in microreactors

Abstract

The highly regioselective synthesis of sugar 6-monoesters with sugar and vinyl carboxylate in a flow microreactor using Lipozyme TL IM from Thermomyces lanuginosus as a catalyst has been developed. The important features of this method include mild reaction conditions, short reaction times (30 min), high yields and high regioselectivities.