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Preparation of perillyl compounds using Bacillus stearothermophilus

US5487988A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1994
Grant dateJan 30, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/832
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of monoterpene compounds (such as perillyl alcohol, aldehyde and .alpha.-terpineol) from limonene is described. The process uses Bacillus stearothermophilus which is effective at high temperatures (55.degree. to 70.degree. C.). A preferred strain of Bacillus stearothermophilus is ATCC 55596.

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