Patent ID: 6127561
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: C07C

Abstract:
A process for the production of monoglycerides by glycerolysis comprising:i) reacting methyl ester derived from animal or vegetable fat and oils by mixing a surplus of 0.1 to 3 moles of glycerol in relation to methyl ester;ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to reaction temperature between 130.degree. to 160 .degree. C. at a vacuum of 200 to 400 mbar;iii) adding alkaline catalysts; andiv) stopping the reaction by fast cooling of the reaction mixture and the destruction of the alkaline catalyst when the quantity of glycerides has reached a concentration of 40 to 60% and the ratio of concentrations of mono and diglyceride lies between 3 to 10.