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Hydrolysis of triglycerides

US4218386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1978
Grant dateAug 19, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 15, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11C1/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for hydrolyzing triglyceride having its carboxylic acid moieties containing from 6 to 26 carbon atoms involves reacting with water in the presence of low molecular weight displacing acid catalyst, strong acid catalyst and sufficient water to form water and oil phases, to produce carboxylic acids corresponding to said moieties and glycerine.

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