Exploring the versatility of fatty acid biosynthesis in Escherichia coli: production of random methyl branched fatty acids.

Microbial fatty acids (FAs) hold significant potential as alternatives for the oleochemical industry. However, expanding the functional and structural diversity of microbial FA-derived products is essential to fully leverage this potential. Methyl-branched-chain FAs (MBFAs) are of particular interest as high-performance industrial compounds.