Fermentation route for the production of levulinic acid, levulinate esters and valerolactone and derivatives thereof
US10246727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides processes for the conversion of pyruvate obtained from sugars or other carbon sources, to valuable C5 materials such as levulinic acid, levulinate esters, valerolactone, and derivatives thereof.
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