Microbiological alkane oxidation process
US4269940A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 1979 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/858
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a process for the microbiological oxidation of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanes and cycloalkanes by contacting said C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanes or cycloalkanes, under aerobic conditions, in the presence of microorganisms or enzyme preparations derived therefrom, wherein said microorganisms have been aerobically grown in a nutrient containing methane. The microorganisms are newly isolated obligative and facultative methylotrophs.
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