Renewable synthesis of n-butyraldehyde from glucose by engineered Escherichia coli
Abstract Background n-Butyraldehyde is a high-production volume chemical produced exclusively from hydroformylation of propylene. It is a versatile chemical used in the synthesis of diverse C4–C8 alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, and amines. Its high demand and broad applications make it an ideal...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Biotechnology for Biofuels |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13068-017-0978-7 |