Biocatalytic synthesis of panthenyl monoacyl esters in ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents

The enzymatic synthesis of panthenyl monoacyl esters was carried out by the direct esterification of fatty acids (e.g. lauric acid) with panthenol in sponge-like ionic liquids, as well as in deep eutectic mixtures, resulting in highly selective processes (i.e. near to 100% for the panthenyl monolaurate case).