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What could cause a saponification value to get too high?
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A high saponification value could indicate a few things:
High free fatty acid content: Free fatty acids react with the base during saponification, increasing the amount of alkali consumed.
Presence of other saponifiable materials: Substances like waxes or resins can also undergo saponification, contributing to a higher value.
Error in titration: Inaccurate titration techniques can lead to overestimation of the amount of alkali used, resulting in a higher saponification value.
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