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Fermentation route for the production of levulinic acid, levulinate esters and valerolactone and derivatives thereof

US9523105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2011
Grant dateDec 20, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides processes for the conversion of pyruvate obtained from sugars or other carbon sources, to valuable C5 materials such as levulinic acid, levulinate esters, valerolactone, and derivatives thereof.

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