Optimizing reaction conditions for the isomerization of fatty acids and fatty acid methyl esters to their branch chain products

SJ Reaume, N Ellis

Index: Reaume, Stephen J.; Ellis, Naoko JAOCS, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 2011 , vol. 88, # 5 p. 661 - 671

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Abstract

Abstract In order to improve the oxidative stability and cold flow properties of oleic acid or methyl oleate, branch chain isomerization was conducted using a beta zeolite catalyst. Reaction conditions of temperature (200–300° C), pressure (0.1–3.0 MPa), and co-catalyst (0–2 wt%) were optimized based on branch chain conversion and the cloud point of the ester following the isomerization reaction of oleic acid or methyl oleate. Fourier transform ...