The mechanism of the action of oxygenates is discussed from the standpoint of redox reactions. It is shown that the action of oxygenates on the process of combustion of hydrocarbons is associated with oxidation of the latter in steps. The reason for the increase in octane number upon addition of oxygenates may be different rate of overcoming conformational differences under conditions close to the critical temperature of the hydrocarbon at the pre-ignition combustion stage. The influence of propylene oxide on the performance properties of gasoline is examined.
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Translated from Khimiya i Tekhnologiya Topliv i Masel, No.3, pp. 28 – 31, May – June, 2009.
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Miroshnikov, A.M., Tsygankov, D.V. Mechanism of action of oxygenates. Chem Technol Fuels Oils 45, 177–182 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10553-009-0118-6
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