Abstract:
A new oxygenated fuel additive is disclosed, where the additive is a cyclic ester or lactone. A fuel including the new oxygenated fuel additive is disclosed, where the additive is a cyclic ester or lactone. A method is also disclosed for increasing the efficiency of engines and other combustion devices which burn fuels including the the new oxygenated fuel additive is disclosed, where the additive is a cyclic ester or lactone.