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Squalane and isosqualane compositions and methods for preparing the same

US8586814B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AMYRIS, INC. · US

Inventors

Karl Fisher · Emeryville, US
Susan Jessica Schofer · San Francisco, US
David B. Kanne · Corte Madera, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 20, 2011
Grant date	Nov 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC10N2040/30
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are methods comprising catalytic dimerization of β-farnesene to obtain squalane and/or isosqualane. Compositions comprising squalane and/or isosqualane are provided. In certain embodiments, squalane and isosqualane prepared by the methods provided herein can be useful for applications in cosmetic industry and/or in the lubricants industry.

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