High yield synthesis of kojic ester using dual enzymes system and their antibacterial activity

• Main Authors: S.M., Radzi, N.J.A., Rahman, H.M., Noor, M., Basri
• Format: Conference Paper
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Antimicrobial activity; Dual enzymes system; Kojic ester; Optimization; Whitening agent
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/9201
• Institution: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Enzymatic synthesis of kojic ester, a bio-based whitening agent, was successfully carried out via esterification reaction between oleic acid and kojic acid. Commercial immobilized lipases of Novozym 435 and Lipozyme RM IM were used in combination as biocatalyst in the reaction system. Various reacti...