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Hydrate inhibitors and methods of use

US10011756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2016
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/22
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions and methods of using of such compositions to, for example, inhibit of the formation of gas hydrate agglomerates are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: introducing hydrate inhibitor composition comprising a compound into a fluid, wherein the compound comprises a hydrophobic cation moiety, one or more lipophilic tails, and a linking moiety.

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