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Production of .gamma.-decalactone

US4560656A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1982
Grant dateDec 24, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Optically active .gamma.-decalactone is produced by culturing a microorganism capable of hydrolyzing castor oil and effecting .beta.-oxidation of the resulting hydrolysate in the presence of castor oil or castor oil hydrolysate and a co-oxidant. The resulting .gamma.-hydroxydecanoic acid is lactonized to form .gamma.-decalactone.

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