Neutralization of fatty acids by ethanol 95% in an open reactor
Written by sctunisie no commentsEthanol 95 % was tested to esterify oleic acid and free fatty acids of olive oil. Esterification reaction, catalysed by sulfonic ion exchange resin (SPC 118), was studied at hight temperature. In an continuous reactor, it showed that ethanol 95% can be used under the same conditions and yields than anhydrous ethanol or methanol.
M.H. Frikha, M. Benzina
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