Abstract
A process of producing methyl methacrylate or derivatives thereof is described. The process includes the steps of; (i) converting 2-butanone to methyl propionate using a Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenase, and (ii) treating the methyl propionate produced to obtain methyl methacrylate or derivatives thereof. A method of preparing polymers or copolymers of methyl methacrylate or its derivatives is also described.
Original language | English |
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Patent number | MX2014014370 (A) |
IPC | C12N9/02; C12P7/62 |
Priority date | 28/05/2012 |
Publication status | Published - 5-Feb-2015 |