Extraction and characterization of Syzygium cumini (Jamun) seed oil

Authors

  • Dr. Akleshwar Mathur Sr. Assistant Professor, Department of applied Sciences (Chemistry) Jodhpur Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

Keywords:

Syzygium cumini, Jamun seed oil, solvent extraction, physicochemical properties, saponification value

Abstract

This paper deals with the extraction and characterization of Syzygium cumini (Jamun) seed oil using petroleum ether as
solvent. The seeds were found to contain10% oil .The physicochemical characteristics like refractive index, specific gravity,
saponification value, Iodine value, acid number was determined. The extracted oil has saponification value 180 indicates
moderate cleansing ability. The high iodine value suggests that the oil is more susceptible towards atmospheric oxidation,
further confirmed by acid number.

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Published

2015-12-25

How to Cite

Dr. Akleshwar Mathur. (2015). Extraction and characterization of Syzygium cumini (Jamun) seed oil. International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 2(12), 78–80. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/360

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 12 (2015): Volume: 02, Issue: 12 - December, 2015.

Section

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