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Biological Production of Industrial Small Esters

Technology Benefits

Environmentally friendly Continuous production Easy purification

Technology Application

Lacquers solventsIngredient in painted coatingsFood flavorings (orange, pineapple, pear, banana)CosmeticsFragrances

Detailed Technology Description

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have produced small esters (C4-C8) through the manipulation of microorganisms. A genetically modified microorganism was used to produce C4-C8 esters. These esters are used in nitrocellulose lacquers, coatings for plastic substrates, high solids coatings, artificial flavouring and fragrance. Compared to the current ester production methods which heavily depend on petroleum, this invention allows for environmentally friendly and sustainable production from a renewable source. Additionally, these esters have limited solubility in water, generating a bilayer that allows for continuous microbial production and easy purification.

Application No.

20160208294

Others

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PCT patent application PCT/US2014/053587

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Tech ID/UC Case

24008/2013-827-0

Related Cases

2013-827-0

*Abstract

Microorganism engineered to produce various C4-C8 esters.

*IP Issue Date

Jul 21, 2016

*Principal Investigator

Name: Shota Atsumi

Department:

Name: Gabriel Rodriguez

Department:

Name: Yohei Tashiro

Department:

Country/Region

USA