Method of producing L-carnitine
US4650759A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P13/007
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for producing L-carnitine which involves contacting crotonbetaine or a non-toxic, soluble salt of this compound with a microorganism or an enzyme fraction of this microorganism which is capable of converting crotonbetaine or its salts into L-carnitine. The conversion is conducted in an aqueous medium under conditions suitable for production of L-carnitine.
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