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Inolex Awarded Biobased 1,2-Alkanediols Patent

Multifunctional ingredients are useful for safe and effective preservation in a variety of formulations.

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By: Christine Esposito

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US Patent No. 11,414,365; Inolex’s proprietary portfolio of biobased ingredients has been extended with the issuance of a new patent. The new patent claims compositions of bio-1,2-alkanediols derived from plant sources, including biobased caprylyl glycol and 1,2-heptanediol. It follows from recently patented Inolex process technology for conversion of biobased alcohols to bio-alkenes and subsequent conversion of bio-alkenes to bio-1,2-alkanediols. Comprised of 100% biobased carbon, these mult...

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