Novel approach on the synthesis of starch betainate by transesterification

Transesterification of starch with methyl betainate was studied for the first time, both in aprotic media and in solid state, and both under alkaline and acidic conditions. Betaine hydrochloride was first esterified in methanol, attaining a conversion of 86%. Starch was then converted into starch be...

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Main Authors: Aguado, R. (Author), Ferreira, P.J.T (Author), Murtinho, D. (Author), Sharma, M. (Author), Valente, A.J.M (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2021
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