Process for the preparation of difluorobenzamide
AssigneesGist-Brocades N.V., Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij B.V.
InventorsKenneth H. Clifford, Philip J. Geary, Robert J. Pryce
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Abstract
The invention provides a process for the preparation of 2,6-difluorobenzamide which comprises subjecting 2,6-difluorobenzonitrile to the action of a suitable hydrolysing microorganism or nitrilase extract therefrom; and Rhodococcus Sp. NCIB 12218 or a mutant thereof, suitable for use in the process.
Claims2
A process for the preparation of 2,6-difluorobenzamide which comprises subjecting 2,6-difluorobenzonitrile to the action of Rhodococcus sp. NCIB 12218 or a mutant thereof capable of the hydrolysis of 2,6-difluorobenzonitrile to 2,6-difluorobenzamide, under irradiation of light, to form 2,6-difluorobenzamide and recovering the formed 2,6-difluorobenzamide.
A biologically pure culture of Rhodococcus Sp. NCIB 12218.
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