The selectivity of the esterification of sucrose was studied in the case of lipase-catalysed reactions with activated and non-activated acyl donors. Using the lipase Novozym 435, sucrose fatty acid diesters and mixed fatty acid methacrylic acid diesters were obtained in high conversion and selectivity.
Phosphates are disclosed which stimulate the enzyme fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase and inhibit the enzyme 6-phosphofructo-1-kinase, thereby lowering glucose levels in mammals. These phosphates may thus be used to treat hyperglycemia and/or diabetes. Processes for the synthesis of the phosphates are also disclosed.