The Influence of benzyl chloride on fermentative bioproduction of ethanol

The influence of benzyl chloride on bioproduction of ethanol by yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae DK-18 has been assessed. It has been found that the mutagen, i.e., benzyl chloride under observation has stimulatory effect on bioproduction of ethanol by yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae DK-18 and enhances the yield of ethanol to an extent of 22.827% higher in comparison to control fermentor flasks, i.e., 6.79 ml/100mL in 56 hrs of incubation period, 4.7 pH and 330C temperature with 22% (w/v) molasses solution.