In situ esterification of rice bran oil with methanol and ethanol

In situ esterifications of high-acidity rice bran oil with methanol and ethanol and with sulfuric acid as catalyst were investigated. In the esterification with methanol, all free fatty acids (FFA) dissolved in methanol were interesterified within 15 min, and it was possible to obtain nearly pure methyl esters. The amount of methyl esters obtained from a given rice bran was dependent on the FFA content of the rice bran oil. In the esterification with ethanol, it was not possible to obtain pure esters as in methanol esterification, because the solubilities of oil components in ethanol were much higher than those in methanol.     

Synthesis of Functionalized δ-Hydroxy-β-keto Esters and Evaluation of Their Anti-inflammatory Properties

δ-Hydroxy-β-keto esters and δ,β-dihydroxy esters are characteristic structural motifs of statin-type natural products and drug candidates. Here, we describe the synthesis of functionalized δ-hydroxy-β-keto esters in good yields and excellent enantioselectivities using Chan's diene and modified Mukaiyama-aldol reaction conditions. Diastereoselective reduction of δ,β-dihydroxy esters afforded the respective syn- and anti-diols, and saponification yielded the corresponding acids. All products were evaluated for their anti-inflammatory properties, which uncovered a surprising structure-activity relationship.     

Low-temperature properties of triglyceride-based diesel fuels: Transesterified methyl esters and petroleum middle distillate/ester blends

This work examines low-temperature properties of triglyceride-based alternate fuels for direct-injection compression-ignition engines. Methyl esters from transesterified soybean oil were studied as neat fuels and in blends with petroleum middle distillates (No. 1 or No. 2 diesel fuel). Admixed methyl esters composed of 5–30 vol% tallowate methyl esters in soyate methyl esters were also examined. Pour points, cloud points, and kinematic viscosities were measured; viscosities at cooler temperatures were studied to evaluate effects of sustained exposure. Low-temperature filterability studies were conducted in accordance with two standard methodologies. The North American standard was the low-temperature flow test (LTFT), and its European equivalent was the cold-filter plugging point (CFPP). With respect to cold-flow properties, blending methyl esters with middle distillates is limited to relatively low ester contents before the properties become preclusive. Under most conditions, cold-flow properties were not greatly affected by admixing the methyl esters with up to 30 vol% tallowate (before blending). Least squares analysis showed that both LTFT and CFPP of formulations containing at least 10 vol% methyl esters are linear functions of cloud point. In addition, statistical analysis of the LTFT data showed a strong 1:1 correlation between LTFT and CP. This result may prove crucial in efforts to improve low-temperature flow properties of alternate diesel fuels that contain methyl esters derived from triglycerides.     

甘油氯化制备二氯丙醇过程中副产物处理的研究

甘油氯化制备二氯丙醇过程中会有副产物产生,通过分析二氯丙醇精馏釜余物的组成发现,高沸点物质主要是己二酸酯类,采用酯交换、水解、氢化还原3种方法进行处理,结果发现Pd/C催化加氢效果最好,己二酸的收率92.57%,二氯丙醇的收率78.53%。     

Transesterification of castor oil: Effect of the acid value and neutralization of the oil with glycerol

This paper evaluates the production of methyl esters from castor oil and methanol after neutralization of castor oil with glycerol. The reaction was carried out under atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature in a batch reactor, employing potassium hydroxide as catalyst. Results showed high yield of castor oil into methyl esters after neutralization of castor oil with glycerol. The highest yield observed was of 92.5% after 15 min of reaction. The best operating condition was obtained applying an alcohol to oil molar ratio of 6.0 and 0.5% w/w of catalyst.     

草酸酯催化加氢制备乙二醇研究进展

综述了近年来碳一合成路线中草酸酯催化加氢制备乙二醇的研究进展。分别介绍了以Ru等贵金属催化剂为主的液相均相加氢法和以铜基催化剂为主的非均相气相或液相加氢法,详细介绍了各类催化剂在草酸酯催化加氢方面的特点。并且就目前国内外对草酸酯氢化动力学方面的研究予以总结,给出了草酸酯加氢过程典型的动力学过程。最后比较了分别以草酸二甲酯和草酸二乙酯为原料路线的优缺点。