Fatty acid blends and uses therefor

Details Fatty acid blends and uses therefor Fatty acid blends and uses therefor

2007-06-27

2011-10-04

Toomer, Cephia D (Department: 1771)

Fuel and related compositions

Liquid fuels

Containing organic -c

C554S174000, C554S223000, C554S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029579

ABSTRACT:
Provided herein are blends oils or fatty acids comprising more than 50% medium chain fatty acids, or the fatty acid alkyl esters thereof, and having low melting points. Such blends are useful as a fuel or as a starting material for the production of, for example, a biodiesel. Also provided genetically altered or modified plants, modified such that the amount of medium chain fatty acids generated by the plant are increased. Further provided is a method of predicting the melting point of a blend of fatty acid methyl esters and the use of such a method for identifying blends suitable for use as, for example, a biodiesel.

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