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Process for preparing L-malic acid

US4486532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1976
Grant dateDec 4, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 29, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/938
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

At least one acryl or allyl monomer is polymerized in an aqueous suspension containing a fumarase-producing microorganism. The resultant immobilized fumarase-producing microorganism is contacted with bile acids or salts thereof. Then, the immobilized fumarase-producing microorganism is subjected to enzymatic reaction with fumaric acid or a salt thereof. L-Malic acid is prepared without the production of the by-product succinic acid.

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