METHOD FOR THE CONVERSION OF BIOLOGICALLY DERIVED MEVALONIC ACID

DE602015093267T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-15VISOLIS
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
VISOLIS
Filing Date
2015-11-24
Publication Date
2026-04-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing methods for producing isoprene and other intermediates from petroleum are expensive and time-consuming, and there is a need for a sustainable, renewable source due to the depletion of fossil fuels.

Method used

Biobased production of mevalonic acid derivatives, such as mevalonolactone, through fermentation, followed by chemical conversions to produce isoprene and other intermediates like methyl vinyl ketone, using microbial pathways and catalysts to facilitate high-yielding and cost-effective synthesis.

Benefits of technology

Provides a cost-competitive and sustainable route for producing isoprene and other intermediates, reducing reliance on petroleum-based sources and enabling the production of diverse polymers and chemicals.

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