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Process for production of esters for use as a diesel fuel substitute using a non-alkaline catalyst

  • US 5,525,126 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1994
  • Issued: 06/11/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A process for producing esters from a feed stock utilizing a single catalyst without producing soap that includes a fat or an oil, comprising:

  • mixing the feedstock with an alcohol and a catalyst, the catalyst comprising a mixture of calcium acetate and barium acetate to form a reaction mixture; and

    heating the reaction mixture at a temperature effective to form esters.

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