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Processes for preparing estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds that include cross metathesis

US9403752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2015
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2070/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds prepared from processes that include cross metathesis. Exemplary processes include the preparation of terminally-unsaturated fatty acids by cross metathesis, and the subsequent oligomerization of terminally-unsaturated fatty acids to provide estolide compounds, such as the process set forth below:

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