Optically Active Polyols
 

 

Jointly invented by PAI and
The University of New Mexico
U.S. Patent 5,147,791 (1992)
U.S. Patent 5,166,062 (1992)
U.S. Patent 5,200,096 (1994)
U.S. Patent 5,342,780 (1994)

A simple, large-scale method has been developed for the preparation of symmetric, secondary diol monomers in stereochemical pure form and high yield. The approach utilizes enzymatic and chemical steps to separate a stereoisomeric mixture into asymmetric, secondary diols.

Four U.S. patents on this technology have been granted to The University of New Mexico (UNM), where this technology was developed jointly by Professor Cary J. Marrow of UNM and PAIĘs Dr. Shield Wallace. Presently, a joint venture for further development of this technology to the commercialization point is underway.

 
 
A PAI/NM Laboratory Worker Preparing Chemical Samples

       Potential Applications

  • Optically sensitive materials
  • Optical computing
  • Frequency doubling
  • Optical sensing and protection