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Method for the production of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid from acetone and an activated acetyl compound

US9556460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2015
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2035

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

Abstract

Described is a method for the production of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid by enzyme-catalyzed covalent bond formation between the carbon atom of the oxo group of acetone and the methyl group of a compound which provides an activated acetyl group. Also described are recombinant organisms which produce 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, and related compositions and methods.

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