AP-137 – Extraction and characterization of oil from Moringa oleifera using supercritical CO2 and traditional solvents

AP-137 – Extraction and characterization of oil from Moringa oleifera using supercritical CO2 and traditional solvents

Looking for a good raw material for biodiesel at the Mexican-Yucatan peninsula, the study present data on the extraction of oil from Moringa oleifera kernals. Solvent extraction with n-hexane and ethanol, and supercritical extraction with CO2 are presented and compared with reported data. For supercritical extraction pressures of 200 to 400 bar and temperatures of 40 and 60⁰C were tested. Analysis with Gas Chromatography reveals that the main fatty acids are Oleic acid (69%), Palmitic acid (10%), and stearic acid (8%).