Estolide compositions exhibiting high oxidative stability
US8541351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2070/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one 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 herein are uses for the compositions and methods of preparing the same.
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