Synthesis of acetin: bio-based additive for low sulfur petrodiesel R. Arizal Firmansyah (2),(3), R. Y. Perry Burhan(1),(2*), Puspa Ratu (1), Yulfi Zetra (2), Aditya Dharmawan (1)
1)Politeknik Energi and Mineral Akamigas, Jl Gajah Mada no 38, Cepu 58315, Indonesia
2)Department of Chemistry, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Kampus ITS Keputih, Surabaya, 60111, Indonesia
*pburhan[at]chem.its.ac.id
3)Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Walisongo, Semarang, 50185, Indonesia
Abstract
Valorization of glycerol as a by-product of biodiesel production is the main reason researchers to synthesis acetin. It is known as a cold flow improver and emission CO reducer of petrodiesel. Generally, it can be applied as a supplement to diesel and biodiesel. Another route to synthesis it is trans-esterification of glycerol with ethyl acetate. In this work, the product has been synthesized by simple reflux methods. The conversion of glycerol to the product of acetin was 85.82%. Although the result is not significant, this research revealed that acetin are potentially synthesized from renewable feedstock using a simple method.
