摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a method of producing α-tocopherol and α-tocopheryl esters and a method of producing vitamin A or β-carotene. The methods comprise using a biological system to produce farnesol or geranylgeraniol. Then, the farnesol or geranylgeraniol is chemically converted into α-tocopherol, an α-tocopheryl ester, vitamin A or β carotene.</p> |