BASF uses 'white biotechnology' to develop new HPCA specialty monomer

摘要

BASF researchers have successfully manufactured the specific chemical structure of HPCA (hydroxypropyl carbamate acrylate) on a commercial scale with the help of white biotechnology. In the biocatalytic procedure, the specialty monomer is synthesised by applying an enzyme. From HPCA the carbamate-based polyacrylate can be produced then in one step. BASF has used this procedure in industrial production for the first time.