Preparation of monoglycerides of fatty acids from epichlorohydrin by phase-transfer catalysis. Glycidyl esters.

Citation:

Abraham Aserin, Garti, Nissim , and Sasson, Yoel. . 1984. “Preparation Of Monoglycerides Of Fatty Acids From Epichlorohydrin By Phase-Transfer Catalysis. Glycidyl Esters.”. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Product Research And Development, 23, 3, Pp. 452–454. doi:10.1021/i300015a025.

Abstract:

The reaction of Na stearate [822-16-2] with epichlorohydrin [106-89-8] in the presence of phase-transfer catalysts (tetraalkylammonium halides) gave 90% glycerol monostearate [31566-31-1] with purity 97%. The effect of reactant ratio, catalyst type and concn., and temp. were studied. An efficient, economical process was developed, including recycle of solvent and excess epichlorohydrin and recovery of 80% catalyst. The monoglycerides so prepd. are not food grade, but com. monoglycerides can be prepd. [on SciFinder(R)]

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