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Methods for enzymatically preparing polymerizable monomers

US5240835A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1989
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/843
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Unsaturated esters can be converted into unsaturated polymerizable monomers using a biocatalyst derived from Corynebacterium oxydans. The method involves the step of reacting an unsaturated ester with an organic compound having a primary or secondary hydroxy group in a substantially organic environment in the presence of the noted biocatalyst. A transacylase has been isolated from the microorganism and at least partially purified.

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