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Process for producing D-.beta.-hydroxyalkanoic acid

US4540665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1983
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/921
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing D-.beta.-hydroxyalkanoic acids by utilizing microorganisms having an ability of stereospecifically converting alkanoic acids, 2-alkenoic acids or alcohols into D-.beta.-hydroxyalkanoic acids.

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