AMINATION OF POLYMERS TERMINATED WITH ALDEHYDE GROUP AND THEIR FUNCTIONALIZED DERIVATIVES FOR FOULING MITIGATION IN HYDROCARBON REFINING PROCESSES

摘要

A compound useful for reducing fouling in a hydrocarbon refining process is provided. A method for preparing the compound includes converting a polymer having a vinyl chain end to obtain an aldehyde containing terminal group, and reacting the terminal group with a polyamine. Methods of using the compound and compositions thereof are also provided.