Multi-step biocatalytic strategy to produce a library of original xylosides with various ester functions for cosmetic applications
Abstract
A biocatalytic strategy was developed to prepare a series of β-xylopyranosides with one or two ester functions using a multistep enzymatic transformation from biobased xylans. Transglycosylation reactions with α,ω-diols were first performed using a commercially available xylanase to produce β-xylosides in good yields. In a second step, a selective esterification of the primary hydroxyl group of the aglycone moiety was carried out by reaction with carboxylic acids of cosmetic interest catalyzed by an immobilized commercial lipase. Finally a transesterification step led to the formation of xylosides esterified with two different acyl chains.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis
Biochemical and biochemical processes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- RSC Advances
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 5632–5639
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN