Fermentation medium and method for producing .alpha., .omega. -alkanedicarboxylic acids
US6004784A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/74
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention describes a low cost biofermentation medium, and an economical method using the medium, for the manufacture of .alpha., .omega.-alkanedicarboxylic acids. The invention provides a biofermentation medium and a method of bioproduction for these important diacids which makes their large scale commercial production economically feasible using a biocatalyst. This method of production obviates the need for chemical synthesis using expensive starting materials from fossil fuels, and does not generate a costly hazardous waste stream.
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