26.3: Saponification of Fats and Oils; Soaps and Detergents
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WebThe hydrolysis of fats and oils in the presence of a base is used to make soap and is called saponification. Today most soaps are prepared through the hydrolysis of triglycerides (often from tallow, coconut oil, or both) using water under high pressure and temperature [700 lb/in 2 (∼50 atm or 5,000 kPa) and 200°C].
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