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Process for the preparation of (S) - or (R) -3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid

US7074606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2002
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P41/006
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of (S)- or (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid and to novel microorganisms capable of utilizing the propionamide of the formulain the form of the racemate or of its optically active isomers as the sole nitrogen source.

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