Squalane and isosqualane compositions and methods for preparing the same
Abstract
Provided herein are methods comprising catalytic dimerization of .beta.-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.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Amyris, Inc. (Emeryville, CA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1108726
- Patent Number(s):
- 8586814
- Application Number:
- 13/112,991
- Assignee:
- Amyris, Inc. (Emeryville, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C07 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY C07C - ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
C - CHEMISTRY C10 - PETROLEUM, GAS OR COKE INDUSTRIES C10M - LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0002869
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Citation Formats
Fisher, Karl, Schofer, Susan Jessica, and Kanne, David B. Squalane and isosqualane compositions and methods for preparing the same. United States: N. p., 2013.
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