Abstract
Conclusions
Pyruvic acid is converted by cell-suspensions of Cl. butylicum into acetic and butyric acids, carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Hydrogen donated by pyruvic acid is available for the reduction of butyric acid to butyl alcohol at a suitable pH. Formic acid it not decarboxylated and lactic acid is not dehydrogenated.
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