INTEGRATED METHOD OF OBTAINING MONOUNSATURATED ALCOHOLS, BIODIESEL AND BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS FROM JOJOBA OIL

摘要

The invention concerns the transesterification of jojoba oil in the presence of low- and medium-molecular weight alcohols using enzymatic, heterogeneous or homogeneous catalysts. The reaction product is subjected to various crystallization stages in a system of pure organic solvents or a polar/apolar solvent mixture. The method enables different mixtures of high-purity unsaturated fatty alcohols to be obtained in oily liquid form, which can be used for the transdermal administration of pharmacological agents. Monoalkylic esters which can be used as biodiesel or biodegradable products are obtained as by-products.