With Terpene Or Derivative (e.g., Pine Oil, Clove Oil, Spirits Of Turpentine, Etc.) Patents (Class 106/130.1)
  • Squalane and isosqualane compositions and methods for preparing the same
    Patent number: 8586814
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods comprising catalytic dimerization of ?-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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Amyris, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Fisher, Susan Jessica Schofer, David B. Kanne