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US 2020/0002260 A1Published application
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.
Claims15
A method of producing 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate, comprising:
- mixing a four carbon sugar and a hydroxide salt in solution, wherein the four carbon sugar is erythrulose.
A method of producing 2,4-dihydroxybutyrate, comprising:
- mixing a four carbon sugar and a hydroxide salt in solution;
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- removing oxygen from the solution by venting the solution with hydrogen.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.