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Methods for preparing acetate esters of diols and polyols using corynebacterium oxydans in substantially aqueous media

US5114850A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1990
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/62
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Acetate esters of diols and polyols can be prepared in aqueous systems using a biocatalyst derived from Corynebacterium oxydans. The method involves the step of reacting a diol or polyol with an acetate ester in a substantially aqueous environment in the presence of said biocatalyst.

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