Abstract:
The octane rating of gasoline alkylate may be improved by separating therefrom 2,4- and 2,5-dimethylhexanes (''''DMH'''') and subjecting said DMH to the following combination of steps: (1) oxidizing the DMH to form the corresponding hydroperoxides; (2) reacting of the hydroperoxides with propylene to yield the corresponding diols plus propylene oxide; and (3) dehydrating of the diols to produce 2,2,5,5-tetramethyltetrahydrofuran (''''TMTHF''''), which product is then added to the gasoline alkylate, thereby improving its octane rating. In addition, valuable propylene oxide is recovered as a by-product.
Abstract:
This invention relates to novel liquid tertiary diamides having the following structural formula:
WHEREIN N 0 - 10 R -(CH2)m-CH3 wherein M 4 - 12 One such diamide is N,N''-2,2,5,5-tetramethylhexamethylene-N,N''dimethylpelargonamide. The diamides have utility as heat transfer fluids and plasticizers.