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Recombinant cells and methods for producing methyl ketones, such as medium-chain methyl ketones. The recombinant cells include recombinant acyl-ACP thioesterase genes, recombinant β-ketoacyl-CoA thioesterase genes, and recombinant acyl-CoA synthetase genes, in addition to other modifications. The methods include culturing the recombinant cells to produce the methyl ketones and isolating the produced methyl ketones.

• Modified microorganisms that produce higher titer medium-chain methyl ketones
• Medium-chain methyl ketones have current uses as chemical intermediates, flavors, and fragrances, and their compatibility with diesel fuels shows their potential as liquid fuels

• High titer production from E. coli
• Potential as biorenewable liquid fuel
• Production of medium-chain methyl ketones which can be condensed to long-chain fuels
• Production likely further applicable to other medium-chain oleochemicals

For More Information About the Inventors

• Brian Pfleger

Tech Fields

• Clean Technology : Biobased & renewable chemicals & fuels