Sugar Solubilization Agent for Enzymatic Condensation of Glucose in Organic Solvents

Abstract

Organoboronic acids may be used as solubilizing agents for glucose in organic solvents for the enzymatic condensation of glucose. Glucose in organic solvents was condensed to beta-glucobioses by beta-glucosidase in the presence of organoboronic acids. Organoboronic acids appear to be a good solubilizing agents without any disturbing effect on the enzyme reaction.