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[*] posted on 7-12-2006 at 05:44
sodium methylate

there has been a lot of coverage regarding the use of sodium methylate as catalyst for the production of methyl ester (as biodiesel) from reacting vegetable oils with methanol. Can anybody tell me the differences related to the use of this catalyst compared to sodium hydroxide, or even to potassium hydroxide?
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[*] posted on 7-12-2006 at 10:40


"Methylate" = methoxide??

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[*] posted on 7-12-2006 at 10:58


Yes Tim, you are correct. :)

jendol, the fact that sodium methylate/methoxide is a stronger base than potassium or sodium hydroxide is of significance... ;)

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