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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2016
Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company, Annandale, NJ (US);
Man Kit Ng, Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Glen B. Brons, Leland, NC (US);
Matthew W. Holtcamp, Huffman, TX (US);
Donna J. Crowther, Seabrook, TX (US);
Patrick Brant, Seabrook, TX (US);
Hong Cheng, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Clarence Chase, Bensalem, PA (US);
EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY, Annandale, NJ (US);
Abstract
A compound useful for reducing fouling in a hydrocarbon refining process is provided. A method for preparing the compound includes functionalizing a polymer having a vinyl chain end to obtain a terminal group having one or more anhydride units, and reacting the anhydride units with a polyamine. Methods of using the compound and compositions thereof are also provided.