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Use of tertiary-hexyl methyl ether as a motor gasoline additive

US5752992A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1997
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L10/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A tertiary-hexyl methyl ether composition comprising 2-Methoxy-2,3-dimethyl butane (MDMB) in an amount of at least 10% by weight based on the total tertiary-hexyl methyl ethers is useful as an octane booster for motor gasoline or motor gasoline feedstock.

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