Double-headed hydrate inhibitors and methods of use
US10100241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 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 a hydrate inhibitor composition comprising a compound into a fluid, wherein the compound comprises two hydrophobic cation moieties, a lipophilic tail, and two linking moieties.
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