A convenient route for the alkoxylation of biodiesel and its influence on cold flow properties

• Main Authors: Mushtaq, M., Tan, I.M., Nadeem, M., Devi, C., Lee, S.Y.C., Sagir, M.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84885133742&doi=10.1080%2f15435075.2013.772519&partnerID=40&md5=495a7a3507451a2c54224beaa635b7c1; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/31323/

The attachment of alkoxy side chains to biodiesel and the associated effects on its cold flow properties are reported. High oleic methyl ester biodiesel was epoxidized using peroxy formic acid and subsequently alkoxylated using nine different alcohols employing BF3-ethereate complex as catalyst. A l...