Metathesis transformations of microbially-produced fatty acids and fatty acid derivatives
US9163267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2531/22
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of producing olefins, bifunctional molecules, and 7-tetradecene are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise subjecting a omega-7-olefinic fatty acid or derivative thereof to metathesis transformation, wherein the omega-7-olefinic fatty acid or derivative thereof was produced in a genetically engineered microorganism.
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