Lauric ester compositions
First Claim
1. A composition comprising C1-C4 esters of fatty acids derived from triglyceride oil produced by a microalga that is a recombinant oleaginous cell of the genus Prototheca, the oil having an altered fatty acid profile relative to an oil produced by a non-recombinant microalga of the genus Prototheca, the altered fatty acid profile having at least 10% C10:
- 0 and 40% C12;
0 fatty acids, the composition having a reduced odor compared to a composition where all the fatty acids are derived from vegetable or animal triglyceride oil having a fatty acid profile of at least 40% C12;
0 fatty acids.
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Abstract
Provided are compositions containing alkyl esters derived from triglyceride oils produced from genetically engineered microalgae. Specific embodiments relate to esters derived from oils with high C10-C12 fatty acid profile. Compositions comprising the esters include cleaning products, completion fluids, work-over fluids, drilling fluids, metal working fluids, lubricants, paints, and inks.
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16 Claims
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1. A composition comprising C1-C4 esters of fatty acids derived from triglyceride oil produced by a microalga that is a recombinant oleaginous cell of the genus Prototheca, the oil having an altered fatty acid profile relative to an oil produced by a non-recombinant microalga of the genus Prototheca, the altered fatty acid profile having at least 10% C10:
- 0 and 40% C12;
0 fatty acids, the composition having a reduced odor compared to a composition where all the fatty acids are derived from vegetable or animal triglyceride oil having a fatty acid profile of at least 40% C12;
0 fatty acids. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- 0 and 40% C12;
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14. A method for preparing a composition comprising C1-C4 esters of fatty acids derived from triglyceride oil produced by a microalga of the genus Prototheca, the composition having a reduced odor compared to a composition where all the fatty acids are derived from vegetable oil, the method comprising:
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a) providing oil produced by a microalga that is a recombinant oleaginous cell of the genus Prototheca, the oil comprising triacylglycerides having an altered fatty acid profile relative to an oil produced by a non-recombinant microalga of the genus Prototheca, wherein the most abundant fatty acids are C12;
0 fatty acids; andb) treating the triacylglycerides with a C1-C4 alcohol under transesterification conditions to form C1-C4 esters of the microalgal derived fatty acids. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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