CONVERSION OF FREE FATTY ACIDS TO ETHYL ESTERS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140275613A1
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14025740

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Various embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for converting free fatty acids to ethyl esters. An exemplary method may comprise contacting the free fatty acid with a non-polar solvent. A mineral acid and an alcohol may then be added to form a two-phase mixture. An aqueous phase my subsequently be removed from the mixture. The processes and methods may be used in the manufacture of supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and beauty products, feedstocks, and the like.

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AURORA ALGAE INC3325 INVESTMENT BOULEVARD HAYWARD CA 94545

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Hippler, Jeffrey Gerard South Charleston, US 5 19
Kapicak, Louis Anthony Cross Lanes, US 1 6
Potter, Kristen Berkeley, US 1 6

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