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Process for making succinic acid, microorganisms for use in the process and methods of obtaining the microorganisms

US5723322A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/822
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fermentation process for making succinic acid in high concentrations employs a bacteria obtained from the rumen contents of cattle. A preferred bacteria is Bacterium 130Z (ATCC No. 55618).

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