The immobilized lipase B from Candida antarctica (CALB) was used to synthesize silicone polyesters. CALB routinely generated between 74− 95% polytransesterification depending on the monomers that were used. Low molecular weight diols resulted in the highest rates of esterification. Rate constants were determined for the CALB catalyzed polytransesterifications at various reaction temperatures. The temperature dependence of ...
