9928. Vanaspati

Description and references

Manuf by hydrogenation of vegetable oils, peanut, cottonseed and sesame in the presence of activated-Ni catalyst: Gupta, Indian Chem. Eng. 3, 163 (1961), C.A. 56, 15895h (1962).

Properties

Product mp 33-37°; max free fatty acid (as oleic) 0.25%.

Use

Hydrogenated shortening. Used in the Orient.