Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel. Subclass of esterases Catalyzes hydrolysis of emulsified esters of glycerol and long chain fatty acids One unit will liberate 100 µ moles fatty acid per hour…

Lipases are a subclass of the esterases. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of emulsified esters of glycerol and long chain fatty acids. Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel. Lipases catalyze the hydrolysis of esters…