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Alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyamides and alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyesters for the control of natural gas hydrates

US12037539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2022
Grant dateJul 16, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L2290/141
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyamides and alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyesters used in compositions and methods for inhibiting natural gas hydrate agglomerates. The alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyamides and alkyl lactone-derived hydroxyesters are reaction products of an alkyl lactone and an amine, and an alkyl lactone and an alcohol, respectively.

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