Data Report Sheet #43

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CHAPTER 43: FATS AND OILS

Data Report Sheet

B. GC Analysis of Methyl Esters

<><><>Fatty acids identified<><>Approx. percent composition<><><>

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Identity of original oil:

(Attach a copy of your gas chromatogram.)

C. Isolation of Trimyristin

Weight of nutmeg:

Weight of crude trimyristin:

Percent yield:

D. Hydrolysis of Trimyristin

Weight of crude trimyristin:

Weight of myristic acid:

Melting point:

Percent yield:

Comments: