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How do i separate free fatty acids from an ester product?
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You can separate free fatty acids from an ester product using techniques like acid-base extraction or chromatographic separation. Acid-base extraction relies on the difference in acidity between fatty acids and esters. By adding a base like sodium bicarbonate, the free fatty acids will be deprotonated and form water-soluble salts, allowing for their separation from the ester product. Chromatographic methods, such as silica gel chromatography, can also be used to separate the components based on their polarity differences.
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