PROCESS FOR THE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTIION OF METHACRYLIC ACID AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to a process of producing methacrylic acid and/or derivatives thereof comprising the following steps: (a) biologically converting isobutyryl-CoA into methacrylyl-CoA by the action of an oxidase; and (b) converting methacrylyl-CoA into methacrylic acid and/or derivatives thereof. The invention also extends to microorganisms adapted to conduct the steps of the process.