The component triglycerides of palm-kernel oil

Triglycerides of palm-kernel oil were fractionated by gas liquid chromatography into 13 groups based on their carbon number of 30 to 54. These groups represent 99.9% of the total glyceride content. The proportion of triglyceride types in each group was calculated from the component fatty acids. These groups are defined by the nature of their constituent fatty acids but the position of the acids on glycerol is unknown. These 87 types, 24 of which are given in detail, were found. The two major components are trilaurin (19.8%) and dilauromyristin (14.1%). Only 18 types, occurring in an amount greater than 1%, together represent 80% of the total glycerides. Comparison of the glyceride content with that of coconut oil revealed many similarities between the two oils.