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Friction-reducing compound, method of producing same, and lubricant composition

US10035970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2017
Grant dateJul 31, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2070/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lubricant composition for improving fuel economy of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine includes a base oil and a friction-reducing compound. The friction reducing compound has the following general formula: wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms, each R1 is an independently selected hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is 1.

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