Squalane and isosqualane compositions and methods for preparing the same

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 applicat...

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Main Authors KANNE DAVID B, SCHOFER SUSAN JESSICA, FISHER KARL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.11.2013
Subjects
CHEMISTRY
FUELS
LUBRICANTS
LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS
METALLURGY
PEAT
PETROLEUM, GAS OR COKE INDUSTRIES
TECHNICAL GASES CONTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE
USE OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES EITHER ALONE OR AS LUBRICATINGINGREDIENTS IN A LUBRICATING COMPOSITION
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113112991