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EXPT.

11

Determination of Acid Value, Saponification and Total Esters in Peppermint oil

PRINCIPLE: Special Method- Esterification, Saponification; Residual Titration

Peppermint oil- has acid properties

Neutralized alcohol was used

Alcoholic KOH- oil is more soluble

Back titrant- HCL

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