Table 9.
Common fatty acid compositions of biodiesel.
| Fatty acid names | Formula | Structure | References | Present studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic | C16H32O2 | 16:0 | [55,59] | Palmitic |
| Stearic | C18H36O2 | 18:0 | [22,60] | |
| Myrestic | C14H28O2 | 14:0 | [62,69,70] | |
| Lauric | C12H24O2 | 12:0 | [66,71] | |
| Arachidic | C20H40O2 | 20:0 | [72,73] | |
| Linolenic | C18H30O2 | 18:3 | [66,69] | Linolenic |
| Linoleic | C18H32O2 | 18:2 | [66,74] | Linoleic |
| Oleic | C18H34O2 | 18:1 | [66,75] | Oleic |
| Behenic | C22H44O2 | 22:0 | [66,76] | |
| Lignoceric | C24H48O2 | 24.0 | [66,77] | |
| Erucic | C22H42O2 | 22:1 | [[64], [65], [66]] | Erucic |