Biological and chemical method for hydroxylating 4-substituted biphenyls and products obtained therefrom

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PATENT NO 4981793
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07453895

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A method is provided for converting 4-substituted biphenyls, such as 4-hydroxybiphenyl, to the corresponding 3,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl utilizing mutant strains of Alcaligenes eutrophus or Pseudomonas putida. Hydroxylation of the unsubstituted biphenyl ring to the corresponding (1S-cis)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,5-cyclohexadiene-1,2-diol and its conversion to the corresponding triacetate, followed by treatment in base to form 3,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl is also provided.

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY A CORP OF NYNY

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Johnson, Bruce F Scotia, NY 8 240
Mondello, Frank J Schenectady, NY 5 41

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