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C07C 69/587 (2006.01) C07C 67/03 (2006.01) C07C 67/08 (2006.01) C07C 69/58 (2006.01) C07C 69/732 (2006.01) C10L 1/02 (2006.01) C11C 3/04 (2006.01)

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CA 2316141

A process for the esterification of a triglyceride. The process comprises forming a single phase solution of said triglyceride in an alcohol selected from methanol and ethanol, the ratio of alcohol to triglyceride being 15:1 to 35:1. The solution further comprises a co-solvent in an amount to effect formation the single phase and a base catalyst for the esterification reaction. After a period of time, ester is recovered from the solution. Esterification is rapid and proceeds essentially to completion. The esters may be used as biofuel or biodiesel.

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