Synthesis of novel polyurethane polyesters using the enzyme Candida antarctica lipase B

Richard W McCabe; Alan Taylor

doi:10.1039/b201981g

Synthesis of novel polyurethane polyesters using the enzyme Candida antarctica lipase B

Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 May 7:(9):934-5. doi: 10.1039/b201981g.

Authors

Richard W McCabe¹, Alan Taylor

Affiliation

¹ Centre for Materials Science, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK PR1 2HE. rwmccabe@uclan.ac.uk

PMID: 12123055
DOI: 10.1039/b201981g

Abstract

A novel enzymatic route has been used to synthesise standard and unusual polyester polyurethanes without employing the usual highly toxic isocyanate intermediates.

MeSH terms

Candida / enzymology
Fungal Proteins
Lipase / metabolism*
Polyesters / chemical synthesis*
Polyurethanes / chemical synthesis*

Substances

Fungal Proteins
Polyesters
Polyurethanes
Lipase
lipase B, Candida antarctica