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Title: Estimation of relative esterification rates by gas chromatography as an aid in the identification of fatty acids

Journal Article · · J. Chromatogr. Sci.; (United States)

A simple and convenient method is described for estimating the relative esterification rates of unknown fatty acids. The method involves the addition of a known acid and the gas-liquid chromatography analysis of the partially esterified mixture. The average error between literature values and experimentally determined examples was 17%.

Research Organization:
Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
6627396
Journal Information:
J. Chromatogr. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 16
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English