Cyclooctane containing fuel compositions

Abstract

A method includes blending at least one n-alkane, at least one iso-alkane or a mixture thereof, and one or more compounds according to formula (I), wherein each R independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, to provide a composition exhibiting a density greater than 0.775 g/mL and a derived cetane number greater than 30; wherein comprises between about 50% to about 95% by weight of the one or more compounds according to formula (I) and between about 5% to about 50% by weight of the mixture of the at least one n-alkane and the at least one iso-alkane.

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