Canadian Journal of Chemistry

Fermentation of long-chain compounds by Torulopsis apicola. IV. Products from esters and hydrocarbons with 14 and 15 carbon atoms and from methyl palmitoleate

AP Tulloch, JFT Spencer

Index: Tulloch,A.P.; Spencer,J.F.T. Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 1968 , vol. 46, p. 1523 - 1528

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Citation Number: 29

Abstract

Esters and hydrocarbons, containing 14 and 15 carbon atoms, are converted to the hydroxy fatty acid portions of glycosides by Torulopsis apicola in yields of 10-20%. When C-15 compounds are fermented, almost half of the hydroxy acids which are produced are 16- hydroxy C-17 acids. The carbon chain of the substrate is first lengthened by two carbon atoms and then hydroxylated. Direct hydroxylation also occurs, to a lesser extent, giving ...