Effect of irradiation and extractive solvents on the Thevetia seed oil

  • AI Adeogun
  • MB Adeogun
Keywords: Thevetia seed, irradiation, saponification value, chromatography, and extraction.

Abstract

Oil of irradiated thevetia seeds was extracted with different solvents. The effect of irradiation dosages on the extracted oils was studied by comparing the TLC chromatography of irradiated seed oil with that of non-radiated seeds. Saponification values were also compared.
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