Processes of preparing estolide base oils and lubricants that include transesterification
US9139792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2070/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are processes of producing estolide base oils, including the process comprising providing at least one fatty acid ester, and contacting the at least one fatty acid ester with at least one fatty acid to form an estolide base oil. Exemplary processes include the use of transesterification to form the at least one fatty acid ester and/or estolide base oil.
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