Furfural production from the epicrap of wild mango (irvingia species) fruits by acid catalyzed hydrolysis.
Wankasi D., Naidoo E. B.
Author Affiliation: Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, P.M.B 071, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
American Journal of Food and Nutrition 2 : 47-50
Abstract : The epicarp of wild mango (irvingia species) fruits were hydrolyzed with 4.5 M hydrochloric acid solution and distilled. The distillates were tested for furfural using volumetric, Uv/visible and IR spectroscopic methods in addition to other physicochemical parameters. The Uv/visible and IR scans and the other tests confirm the presence of furfural. The result also show good yield of furfural.