METHOD FOR THE CONVERSION OF BIOLOGICALLY DERIVED MEVALONIC ACID
Patent Information
- 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
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.
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.
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.