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Biosynthetic Route to Phloroglucinol Synthesis

Executive Summary: Phloroglucinol (1,3,5 trihydroxybenzene) is used in the production of a plethora of applications such as explosive or propellant compounds, medicaments, cosmetics, dyes, and others which make it such a sought-after resource. However, Phloroglucinol is difficult to synthesize by chemical synthesis and alternative routes are desired....
Published: 8/10/2023   |   Inventor(s): John Frost
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Pharmaceutical

Pyruvate-Based Pathway for Synthesis of 3-dehydroshikimate

Figure 1: (a) carbohydrate phosphotransferase; (b) KDPGal aldose, D-erythrose 4-phosphate; (c) DAHP synthase, D-erythrose 4-phosphate; (d) shikimate pathway enzymes. Executive Summary: 3-dehydroshikimate, a highly versatile compound that is currently limitedly produced, is used in supporting the creation of novel treatments of influenza...
Published: 8/10/2023   |   Inventor(s): John Frost
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Pharmaceutical

Boron Based Catalysts for Cycloaddition Reactions

Executive Summary Increasing there is greater interest in replacing petroleum based chemicals with bio-based alternatives. The packaging market in particular, has actively sought “greener” alternatives for important materials such as poly(ethylene terephthalate), a.k.a. PET. MSU researchers have developed a new catalyst and method to make...
Published: 8/1/2023   |   Inventor(s): John Frost, Peng Zhang
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Packaging

Synthesis of Caprolactam from Lysine

Executive Summary Caprolactam is used in important polymer products such as the polyamide Nylon 6. Most Caprolactam is produced from petroleum based feedstocks and there is a desire for a more sustainable route for making the monomer. MSU researchers have developed a technology for synthesizing epsilon-caprolactam from L-lysine with yields up to 75%...
Published: 5/25/2023   |   Inventor(s): John Frost
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Environmental

Synthesis of Biobased and Substituted Terephthalic Acids and Isophthalic Acids

Executive Summary Market and societal pressures are encouraging widespread utilization of biobased plastics. Many chemicals needed to make plastics, particularly PET, are derived from petroleum. This technology allows for the production of these necessary chemicals from either natural gas or renewable feedstocks. Description of Technology This...
Published: 10/18/2023   |   Inventor(s): John Frost
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Chemicals, Biotechnology, Environmental, Materials, Packaging