Microbiological production of lower aliphatic carboxylic acids
AssigneeUniversity Patents, Inc.
InventorsMarvin P. Bryant, Barbara R. S. Genthner
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Abstract
Lower aliphatic carboxylic acids of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or salts thereof are prepared by culturing the microorganism Eubacterium limosum in a nutrient medium containing at least one member of the group consisting of carbon monoxide and a mixture of hydrogen and carbon oxide under substantially anaerobic conditions.
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A process for preparing a lower aliphatic carboxylic acid of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and/or a salt thereof which comprises culturing Eubacterium limosum in a nutrient medium containing at least one member of the group consisting of carbon monoxide and a mixture of hydrogen and carbon oxide under substantially anaerobic conditions.
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