A diesel fuel additive is provided that includes beta-carotene stabilized with 2,2,4-trimethyl-6-ethoxy-1,2-dihydro-quinoline. The additive may be added to any liquid hydrocarbon fuel, solid hydrocarbon fuel, or other hydrocarbonaceous combustible fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel, provide improved fuel economy, engine cleanliness, and/or performance. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
提供了一种柴油添加剂,其中包括用 2,2,4- 三甲基-6-乙氧基-1,2-二氢
喹啉稳定的
beta-胡萝卜素。该添加剂可添加到任何液态碳氢化合物燃料、固态碳氢化合物燃料或其他碳氢化合物可燃燃料中,以减少燃料燃烧过程中不良成分的排放,提高燃油经济性、发动机清洁度和/或性能。此外,还提供了制备添加剂的方法。