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US 10,377,691 B2Granted
Method for the production of 2,4-dihydroxybutyric acid
AssigneeDfi USA, LLC
InventorsJonathan Stapley, David Genders
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Abstract
Methods for the production of 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate (2,4-DHB) from erythrose and other four-carbon sugars are disclosed. The improved methods facilitate the production of 2,4-DHB that is a precursor for biorenewable and animal nutrition chemicals among others.
Claims20
A method of producing 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate (DHB), comprising:
- mixing a four carbon sugar and a hydroxide salt in solution, wherein the hydroxide salt is not lead hydroxide.
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