Probing the effects of microwave irradiation on enzyme-catalysed organic transformations: the case of lipase-catalysed transesterification reactions

Nicholas E. Leadbeater, Lauren M. Stencel, Eric C. Wood

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry · 2007 · 56 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

The lipase-catalysed transesterification reaction of methyl acetoacetate in toluene as a solvent has been studied using carefully controlled conditions. Results suggest that microwave heating does not have a noticeable effect on reaction rate or product conversion.

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