Food-grade lubricant compositions comprising estolide compounds
US8399389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2040/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula:in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
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