CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF ERIOBOTRYA-JAPONICA FAT

Abstract

Thin layer chromatography and infrared spectophotometry of the fat of Eriobotrya japonica shows the presence of hydrocarbons (3.1%), was esters (5.3%), triglycerides (786%) and the last polar fraction containing fatty acids, colouring matter etc. (13.0%). After the saponification of the fat, the fatty acids C12-C24 and fatty alcohols C12-C26 determined first time as methyl esters and acetates respectively were identified by the application of gas liquid chromatography.