Provided herein are olefinic feedstocks derived from conjugated hydrocarbon terpenes (e.g., C
10
-C
30
terpenes), methods for making the same, and methods for their use.
Provided herein are isoparaffins derived from hydrocarbon terpenes such as myrcene, ocimene and farnesene, and methods for making the same. In certain variations, the isoparaffins have utility as lubricant base stocks.
Provided herein are olefinic feedstocks derived from conjugated hydrocarbon terpenes (e.g., C10-C30 terpenes), methods for making the same, and methods for their use.