Epoxidation of Jatropha curcas L Vegetable oil with Performic Acid

  • Francisco Lafargue-Pérez Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba
  • Manuel Díaz-Velázque Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba
  • Ignacio Leiva-Aguilar Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba
  • José Sánchez-Hechavarría Centro de Investigaciones de Energía Solar, Santiago de Cuba
  • Osvaldo Salazar-Avila Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad de Oriente, Santiago de Cuba
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/2224-6185.2015.3.%25x
Keywords: epoxidized Jatropha curcas L. oil, iodine value, density, viscosity, oxidative stability

Abstract

To produce Jatropha curcas L oil-based lubricants with good oxidative stability, refined Jatropha curcas L oil was chemically modified. The epoxidation is carried out using peracid formed in situ, by reacting a carboxylic acid with concentrated hydrogen peroxide. The physicochemical properties of the epoxidized Jatropha curcas  L oil, such as: iodine value, density, dynamic viscosity and oxidative stability (Rancimat test) were determined.  Results indicate that the epoxidized Jatropha curcas L oil  has lower  iodine value, higher  density and dynamic viscosity and even better oxidative stability  than refined Jatropha  curcas L. oil.
Published
2015-11-10
How to Cite
Lafargue-Pérez, F., Díaz-Velázque, M., Leiva-Aguilar, I., Sánchez-Hechavarría, J., & Salazar-Avila, O. (2015). Epoxidation of Jatropha curcas L Vegetable oil with Performic Acid. Chemical Technology, 35(3), 333-341. https://doi.org/10.1590/2224-6185.2015.3.%x
Issue
Vol 35 No 3 (2015)
Section
Artículos

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