Monophenol, enzymatic hydroxylation

In the previous chapter Synthesis of Phenol Polymers Using Peroxidases , the enzymatic oxidative polymerization of monophenolic derivatives is described. This chapter deals with the enzymatic synthesis and properties of polymers from polyphenols, compounds having more than two hydroxyl groups on the aromatic ring(s). In particular, cured phenolic polymers (artificial urushi) and flavonoid polymers are examined from the standpoint of the enzymatic synthesis of functional materials. 

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