The transesterification of triglycerides under various conditions was considered in terms of the activation energy obtained from molecular orbital calculations. The transesterification reaction proceeds via a cyclic transition state, consisting of the carboxyl carbon and the alcohol. Moreover, the reaction pathway was shown by an activation energy analysis and an electrostatic potential distribution.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Invited ECOS 2010 Paper for ECOS Special Issue |
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Publication Date | November 28, 2011 |
Published in Issue | Year 2011 Volume: 14 Issue: 4 |