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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acetoacetates / chemistry*
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Acetoacetates / radiation effects
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Alcohols / chemistry*
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Alcohols / radiation effects
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Candida / enzymology
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Catalysis / radiation effects
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Lipase / chemistry*
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Lipase / radiation effects
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Microwaves*
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Solvents / chemistry
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Temperature
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Time Factors
Substances
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Acetoacetates
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Alcohols
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Solvents
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methyl acetoacetate
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Lipase