Patent ID: 7399323
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: C10L,C12P

Abstract:
1. A fuel composition comprising or obtainable from a mixture comprising: (a) an isoprenoid compound having the formula: or a stereoisomer thereof, wherein Z is H, O—R, or O—C(═O)R; and R is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl, or aralkyl; (b) a petroleum-based fuel; and (c) a fuel additive, wherein the amount of the isoprenoid compound is at least about 5 vol.% and the amount of the petroleum-based fuel is at least about 5 vol. %, both amounts based on the total volume of the fuel composition, and wherein the fuel composition has a flash point equal to or greater than 38° C. and has an initial boiling point between about 100° C. and about 200° C.