Abstract: Novel lubricant additives are provided comprising compositions based on alkenylsuccinimides containing at least one alkenylsuccinimide of the formula: ##STR1## WHERE R is an alkenyl group of about C.sub.20 to C.sub.200, m is an integer equal to 0, 1 or 2, and n is an integer equal to 0 or 1. These compositions can be prepared by condensation of an alkenylsuccinic anhydride with N,N,N',N'-tetrakis-(3-aminopropyl)-ethylenediamine.

Abstract: New compositions, based on alkenylsuccinimides, are provided which impart useful dispersing, detergent, anti-rust and anti-foam properties when employed as an additive in a lubricating oil. The new compositions are alkenylsuccinimides obtained by condensing an alkenylsuccinic anhydride with at least one polyamine of the formula: ##STR1## in which formula R'.sub.4 is a -r-O-r' radical, R'.sub.5 is one of the radicals -r-O-r'-NH.sub.2, -r'-NH.sub.2, or -r-OH, R'.sub.6 is one of the radicals -r-O-r-NH.sub.2, -r'-NH.sub.2, -r-OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, and r and r' have the definition given fully below using a molar ratio of polyamine to alkenylsuccinic anhydride of less than 1.