A RAPID METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF FATTY ACID METHYL ESTERS OF PALM OIL

SIEW WAI LIN

ABSTRACT

A simple method for the quantitative preparation of fatty acids methyl esters from palm oil (E. guineensis) is determined. The oil in the mesocarp is directly methylated using either 2% H₂SO₄ methanol or 5% HCI-methanol (v/v) at 80°C in an oven for 1 or 2½ hours respectively. The method sure found to be rapid, accurate and reproducible.

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