Method for transesterification of triglycerides
US7582784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/20
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for transesterification of triglycerides, especially those containing free fatty acids, with methanol. The method uses a catalyst derived from an acidic ion exchange resin. The catalyst is contacted with a reaction mixture containing a triglyceride and methanol under conditions suitable for transesterification.
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