Squalane and isosqualane compositions and methods for preparing the same
AssigneeAmyris, Inc.
InventorsKarl Fisher, Susan Jessica Schofer, David B. Kanne
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Abstract
Provided herein are methods comprising catalytic dimerization of β-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.
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A composition comprising isosqualane and neosqualane.
A composition comprising squalane and isosqualane, wherein the composition has a ratio of (quantity squalane):(quantity isosqualane) in a range from about 1:60 to about 14:1.
A composition comprising squalane and isosqualane, wherein an amount of squalane in the composition is about 5 wt % or greater and an amount of isosqualane in the composition is about 10 wt % or greater.
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