Disclosed are multifunctional compounds represented by structural formula (I): ##STR00001##
methods of producing compounds represented by structural formula (I) and their use in inhibiting corrosion in corrodible material.

An ester compound which can be used as the additive of the lubricating oil or the base oil of the lubricating oil, and a process for preparing the same and use thereof are provided. The ester has excellent viscosity-temperature properties and low-temperature properties and can be used as the base oil of the lubricating oil. In addition, the ester compound has excellent viscosity-temperature properties and low-temperature properties as the viscosity index improver, can significantly reduce the wear scar diameter of the base oil as the anti-wear agent, can significantly reduce the friction coefficient of the base oil as the friction modifier, and exhibits excellent anti-wear and anti-friction properties.

Provided are a lubricating oil composition which contains a base oil (A) containing an ester-based oil (Al), and a polymer (B) having a constituent unit (b) derived from an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the content of the polymer (B) is 0.1 to 10% by mass based on the total amount of the lubricating oil composition, the lubricating oil composition has a viscosity index of 350 or more, the lubricating oil composition has a BF viscosity at −40° C. of 4000mPa.Math.s or less, and the lubricating oil composition is used for an impregnated bearing, and an impregnated bearing impregnated with the lubricating oil composition. The lubricating oil composition has excellent lubricity in use in a wide temperature environment from a low temperature region to a high temperature region, is capable of maintaining excellent infiltration property even in an environment in which a temperature change between a low temperature and a high temperature is severe, and is suitable for use in an impregnated bearing.

Provided are a lubricating oil composition which contains a base oil (A) containing an ester-based oil (Al), and a polymer (B) having a constituent unit (b) derived from an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the content of the polymer (B) is 0.1 to 10% by mass based on the total amount of the lubricating oil composition, the lubricating oil composition has a viscosity index of 350 or more, the lubricating oil composition has a BF viscosity at −40° C. of 4000mPa.Math.s or less, and the lubricating oil composition is used for an impregnated bearing, and an impregnated bearing impregnated with the lubricating oil composition. The lubricating oil composition has excellent lubricity in use in a wide temperature environment from a low temperature region to a high temperature region, is capable of maintaining excellent infiltration property even in an environment in which a temperature change between a low temperature and a high temperature is severe, and is suitable for use in an impregnated bearing.

A magnetorheological fluid is provided having a reduced coefficient of friction and favorable settling characteristics. The fluid contains magnetically responsive particles, a carrier fluid, and an amine oleate salt.

A magnetorheological fluid is provided having a reduced coefficient of friction and favorable settling characteristics. The fluid contains magnetically responsive particles, a carrier fluid, and an amine oleate salt.

Provided herein is an e-Drive fluid containing PAO 2.5, ester and hydrocarbon mixtures with controlled structure characteristics that address the performance requirements for film thickness and efficiency within e-transmissions.

Provided herein is an e-Drive fluid containing PAO 2.5, ester and hydrocarbon mixtures with controlled structure characteristics that address the performance requirements for film thickness and efficiency within e-transmissions.

The present invention relates to a use of a lubricant comprising a base oil selected from a carboxylic acid ester in an electric vehicle. It further relates to a method for lubricating an electric vehicle with a lubricant comprising the carboxylic acid ester.

The present invention relates to a use of a lubricant comprising a base oil selected from a carboxylic acid ester in an electric vehicle. It further relates to a method for lubricating an electric vehicle with a lubricant comprising the carboxylic acid ester.