Lipases have become one of the most important groups of
enzymes for its applications in organic syntheses. Lipases can
be used as biocatalyst in the production of useful biodegradable
compounds. 1-Butyl oleatewas produced by direct esterification of butanol and oleic acid to decrease the viscosity of biodiesel in winter use.
Trimethylolpropane esters were also similarly
synthesized as lubricants. Lipases can catalyse ester syntheses
and transesterification reactions in organic solvent systems has
opened up the possibility of enzyme catalysed production of
biodegradable polyesters. Aromatic polyesters can be synthesized
by lipase biocatalysis