Production of an ester compound of low sulfur content comprises reaction of a fatty acid, derived from natural fats or oils, with an alcohol followed by the adsorption of the resulting ester compound using clay and/or activated carbon

摘要

A process for the production of an ester compound (I) comprises reaction of a fatty acid, derived from natural fats or oils, with a 1-4C alcohol followed by the adsorption of the resulting ester compound using at least one adsorbent, comprising clay and/or activated carbon. An Independent claim is included for a process for producing an alcohol by hydrogenation of the ester compound (I).