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Asymmetric reduction of 1,1,1-trifluoroacetone

US7196234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a scalable biocatalytic process for the preparation of S-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-propanol with a enantiomeric excess of >99% by asymmetric microbial reduction of 1,1,1-trifluoroacetone with Baker's yeast.

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