ASTWOOD, JAMES,COLLINS, MICHELLE, L.,CONNOLLY, BRIAN
申请号:
EP14767703
公开号:
EP2968244A4
申请日:
2014.03.12
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要:
Various embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for converting free fatty acids to ethyl esters. An exemplary method may comprise contacting the free fatty acid with a non-polar solvent. A mineral acid and an alcohol may then be added to form a two-phase mixture. An aqueous phase my subsequently be removed from the mixture. The processes and methods may be used in the manufacture of supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and beauty products, feedstocks, and the like.