Title:
METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR USING STABILIZED BETA-CAROTENE AS CETANE IMPROVER IN HYDROCARBONACEOUS DIESEL FUELS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003104360
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A diesel fuel additive is provided that includes beta-carotene stabilized with 2,2,4-trimethyl-6-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline. The additive may be added to any liquid hydrocarbon fuel, solid hydrocarbon fuel, or other hydrocarbonaceous combustible fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel, provide improved fuel economy, engine cleanliness, and/or performance. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
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Inventors:
JORDAN FREDERICK L (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/018282
Publication Date:
April 08, 2004
Filing Date:
June 10, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ORYXE ENERGY INT INC (US)
JORDAN FREDERICK L (US)
JORDAN FREDERICK L (US)
International Classes:
C10L1/08; C10L1/14; C10L1/232; C10L1/16; C10L1/18; C10L1/22; C10L1/30; (IPC1-7): C10L1/14; C10L1/22
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Other References:
See also references of EP 1532230A4
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