Magonia pubescens (Sapindaceae) Seed Oil: Physical and Chemical Properties, Fatty Acid Profile and Biodiesel Production | Chapter 07 | Research and Development in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1

Magonia pubescens is a tree species originally from the Brazilian Cerrado that bears fruit with winged seeds from which fixed oil can be extracted. This study analyzed the physical and chemical properties of the oil extracted from these seeds and the biodiesel produced thereof. Methods from the Adolfo Lutz Institute, American Oil Chemists Society and American Society for Testing and Materials were used. Seven fatty acids (oleic, arachidic, gadoleic, palmitic, palmitoleic, linoleic and stearic acids) were found in the oil. Acidity level (1.119 mg KOH•g^-1), iodine value (77.36 cg I₂•g^-1), saponification value (133.36 mg KOH•g^-1), density (0.8796 g•cm^-3) and refractive index (1.3348nD) were low when compared to the high peroxide value (26.14 meq•kg^-1), viscosity (101.46 mm²•s-¹) and moisture (0.88%) of other oils and fats used for biodiesel production. Biodiesel showed density (0.8484 g•cm^-3), viscosity (29.62 mm^-2•s^-1), acidity level (0.752 mg KOH•g^-1) and saponification value (148.89 mg KOH•g^-1).

Author(s) Details

Juliana Almeida Rocha

Laboratory of Natural Products, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil and Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Elytania Veiga Menezes

Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Francine Souza Alves Fonseca

Laboratory of Medicinal Plants of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Murilo Malveira Brandao

Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Kamylla Teixeira Santos

Laboratory of Natural Products, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil and Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Dario Alves de Oliveira

Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Afranio Farias de Melo Junior

Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

Vanessa de Andrade Royo

Laboratory of Natural Products, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil and Laboratory Bioprospecting and Genetic Resources, State University of Montes Claros, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Vila Mauriceia, Montes Claros, MG, Brazil.

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