also carried out interesterification reaction of methyl acetate with
triglycerides such as olive oils resulting into the formation of corresponding
fatty acid methyl esters and triacetyl glycerol (triacetin).
The reaction was catalyzed by lipase enzyme and effect of operating
parameters such as type of catalyst, enzyme hydration and immobilization
support has been investigated. It was reported that by using the
immobilized lipase Candida antarctica, yields as high as 80% of both
fatty acid esters and triacetin can be achieved at OMAMR of 1:20. Similarly,
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