Thus, methanol is economical for the esterification of higher fatty acid owing to its lower boiling point that consumes lower thermal energy, producing higher yield of methyl esters and also it is cheaper than other alcohols.
Thus, methanol is economical for the esterification of higher fatty acid owing to its lower boiling point that consumes lower thermal energy, producinghigher yield of methyl esters and also it is cheaper than other alcohols.