摘要 |
A method of selective continuous hydrogenation of edible fats and oils over a fixed catalyst bed utilizes zerovalent metal selected from Group VIII of the Periodic Table supported on low surface area alpha-alumina. Partial hydrogenation of soybean oil to an IV of about 110 can be successfully performed using alpha-alumina of surface area less than about 5 m<2>/g to afford a product whose SFI is acceptable for end product use. |