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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2011
Mark Knuth, Poway, CA (US);
Peter R. Beetham, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Keith Walker, San Diego, CA (US);
Greg F. W. Gocal, San Diego, CA (US);
Mark Knuth, Poway, CA (US);
Peter R. Beetham, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Keith Walker, San Diego, CA (US);
Greg F. W. Gocal, San Diego, CA (US);
Nucelis Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
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.