scholarly journals PEMBUATAN SABUN CAIR BERBASIS VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (VCO) DENGAN PENAMBAHAN MINYAK LAVENDER SEBAGAI ESSENTIAL OIL PENCEGAHAN PENYEBARAN COVID-19”

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Niken ., ◽  
Annita ., ◽  
Rahmi Novita Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
The Body ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Liquid Soap ◽  
Lavender Oil

ABSTRAK Pandemi virus corona (Covid 19) saat ini telah melanda berbagai negara di belahan dunia.Upaya yang bisa dilakukan adalah melakukan berbagai upaya pencegahan, salah satunya adalah mencuci tangan menggunakan sabun atau yang sering kita dengar dengan istilah CTPS (Cuci Tangan Pakai Sabun). Program ini meliputi materi penyuluhan tentang pencegahan penularan covid-19, dengan menjaga kebersihan tangan bisa memutus rantai penyebaran covid-19 karena tangan bagian tubuh yang sangat rentan dan dapat dengan mudah menjadi tempat bersarangnya virus dan bakteri. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) merupakan minyak dengan kandungan asam laurat yang tinggi. Asam laurat ini berfungsi untuk menghaluskan dan melembabkan kulit. Sehingga VCO cocok dijadikan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan sabun. Sabun yang dibuat dalam penelitian ini menggunakan penambahan minyak lavender sebagai esensial oil yang mampu meningkatkan kualitas pada sabun cair. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membuat sabun cair, mencari penambahan konsentrasi minyak lavender yang tepat dalam pembuatan sabun cair dan mengetahui pengaruh penambahan minyak lavender terhadap karakteristik sabun cair. Perlakuan pada kegiatan ini konsentrasi minyak lavender  adalah dengan penambahan sebesar A = 0% (b/v), B = 1% (b/v), C = 1,5% (b/v), dan D = 2% (b/v) dari 300 gram basis sabun. Parameter pengamatan meliputi sifat kimia, sifat fisik sabun dan uji organoleptik. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa semua formula sabun cair memenuhi persyaratan berdasarkan SNI sabun padat 06-4085-1996. Formula sabun cair dengan perlakuan D merupakan produk terbaik dengan hasil uji organoleptik kesukaan secara umum adalah 50%. Hasil analisis sabun transparan pada perlakuan D adalah kadar alkali bebas bebas 0,0079%, nilai pH 8,93, bobot jenis 1,0509 dan angka lempeng total 0. Sehingga teknologi proses pembuatan sabun cair dengan penambahan minyak lavender selanjutnya dapat dikembangkan dan diaplikasikan pada skala industri. Kata kunci : sabun cair, Covid-19, virgin coconut oil (VCO), produksi.  ABSTRACT The corona virus pandemic (Covid 19) has currently hit various countries around the world. Efforts that can be done are to make various prevention efforts, one of which is washing hands using soap or what we often hear as CTPS (Washing Hands with Soap). This program includes counseling material on the prevention of covid-19 transmission, by maintaining hand hygiene, it can break the chain of the spread of covid-19 because the hands are very vulnerable parts of the body and can easily become a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is an oil with a high content of lauric acid. Lauric acid functions to smooth and moisturize the skin. So that VCO is suitable as a raw material for making soap. The soap made in this study uses the addition of lavender oil as an essential oil which can improve the quality of liquid soap. This activity aims to make liquid soap, look for the addition of the right concentration of lavender oil in making liquid soap and determine the effect of adding lavender oil on the characteristics of liquid soap. The treatment in this activity is the concentration of lavender oil with the addition of A = 0% (w / v), B = 1% (w / v), C = 1.5% (w / v), and D = 2% (b / v) of 300 grams of soap base. Observation parameters include chemical properties, soap physical properties and organoleptic tests. The results of the analysis show that all liquid soap formulas meet the requirements based on SNI for solid soap 06-4085-1996. Liquid soap formula with treatment D is the best product with the result of the favorite organoleptic test in general is 50%. The results of the analysis of transparent soap in treatment D were free alkaline content of 0.0079%, pH value of 8.93, specific gravity of 1.0509 and a total plate number of 0. So that the technology for making liquid soap with the addition of lavender oil can then be developed and applied to industrial scale. Keywords: liquid soap, Covid-19, virgin coconut oil (VCO), production.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Konsentrasi Minyak Kelapa Murni (Virgin Coconut Oil) dan Minyak Jarak (Castor Oil) terhadap Sifat Fisikokimia dan Organoleptik Sabun Mandi Cair

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asri Widyasanti ◽  
Shayana Junita ◽  
Sarifah Nurjanah
Keyword(s):  
Castor Oil ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Liquid Soap ◽  
Technology Process ◽  
Soap Production

VCO contains of lauric acid that perform to smooth and to moisturize the skin. Castor oil has ricinoleic acid that serves to protect the skin. Therefore, both of the oil are suitable to be the raw material for liquid soap making. This study aimed were to produce a liquid soap, to determine the exact concentration of VCO and castor oil for liquid soap and to find out the effect of VCO and Castor Oil concentrations to the characteristics of liquid soap. The method used was laboratory experimental method with descriptive analysis. The treatments in this study were A =concentrations of VCO 100 %, B = concentrations of VCO 80 % and castor oil 20 %, C = concentrations of VCO 50 % and castor oil 50 %, D = concentrations of VCO 20 % and castor oil 80 %, and E = concentrations of castor oil 100 %,  from 200 gram soap base. The parameter observed for liquid soap included chemical properties, physical properties of soap, and organoleptic test. The result shows that all treatments complies the requirement SNI 06-4085-1996. The formula of liquid soap with treatment B was revealed as the best product with 0.01 % of total alkali content, pH value of 9.16 , specific gravity 1.06, and total plate count 5colonies/g. This technology process of natural liquid soap production with the VCO and castor oil could be develop and apply in industrial scale.

scholarly journals The Effect of Giving Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) to Changes in Lauric Acid Levels in Breast Milk

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-243
Author(s):  
Ismul Sadly Putra ◽  
Joserizal Serudji
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Metabolic Pathways ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
The Body ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Nutritional Components ◽  
Anti Fungal

Breastmilk (ASI) is the best food produced by the breast glands, containing all the nutritional elements needed by infants aged 0-6 months. Apart from nutrients, breast milk also has other non-nutritional components that act as immune factors for babies. Babies who are not exclusively breastfed will be more susceptible to chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes as adults and can suffer from malnutrition and obesity. Dietary intake significantly affects milk production. The mother's diet can affect the composition of her milk through several metabolic pathways, especially the concentration of fatty acids and vitamins that are soluble in fat and water, including vitamins A, C, B6, and B12. Lauric acid contained in breast milk can help your minor fight infection and increase immunity to protect from various diseases. Not only for the baby, but virgin coconut oil is also starting to be commonly used by dieters. Virgin coconut oil contains lauric acid CH3 (CH2) 10COOH 50% and caprylic acid CH3 (CH2) 6COOH 7%. Both of these acids are medium-chain saturated fatty acids that are quickly metabolized and have anti-microbial properties. The benefits of virgin coconut oil (VCO) are that it is beneficial for the health of the body, including being antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and natural anti-protozoa; helps relieve symptoms and reduces health risks associated with diabetes, helps protect against osteoporosis, helps prevent high blood pressure, helps prevent liver disease, keeps the heart and blood vessels healthy, helps prevent cancer, helps you lose weight, maintain stamina, maintain healthy skin and hair.Keywords: Breastmilk, Lauric Acid, VCO

scholarly journals FORMULATION OF LIQUID HAND SOAP MADE FROM NEEM SEED OIL AND LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Fina Uzwatania ◽  
Riska Surya Ningrum ◽  
Sri Resti O
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Foam Stability ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Neem Oil ◽  
Liquid Soap ◽  
Alcohol Content ◽  
Stability Range ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

The COVID-19 outbreak has overly emphasised the importance of handwashing with soap to reduce the spread of the virus. This study was conducted to formulate a liquid hand soap with neem oil and lemongrass essential oil as an natural antibacterial component. Three different concentrations of neem oil 5%; 10% and 15% and three different concentration of lemongrass essential oil (0.2%; 0.4%;0.6%) were formulated as liquid soap using coconut oil, castor oil and neem oil as its soap bases. The natural liquid soap was made by saponification reaction between oils and potassium hydroxide. The soap was evaluated for its pH value, density, foam stability, insoluble in alcohol content, free fatty acid and antibacterial activity. The results showed that the colour of the liquid soap was transparent with yellowish colored and had distinctive smell of neem oil. The pH values of the different formulated liquid hand soaps are within the accepted pH range of 4 - 10. The specific gravity was 1,083 – 1,088 g/ml. The foam stability range was 25.35% - 78.38%, respectively. The insoluble in alcohol content range were 0.14 – 0.4. The free caustic alkali range was  0.12 – 0.47.  The liquid hand soap can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. The inhibition zone diameter of liquid hand soap was 1.98- 2.61 cm. It was therefore proven that neem oil and lemongrass essensial oil is effective as an antibacterial component in the formulation of liquid hand soap.

scholarly journals Formulasi Sabun Cair Dengan Kombinasi Minyak Kelapa Murni (VCO) dan Ekstrak Daun Miana (Coleus atropurpureus)

Lontara ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
Anita Anita ◽  
Nurul Ni’ma Azis ◽  
Darmawaty Rauf ◽  
Salwa Sahur
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Liquid Soap ◽  
Alkaline Salt ◽  
Test Parameters ◽  
Bacteriological Test

Saponification between alkaline salt and virgin coconut oil (VCO) will produce liquid soap. This is because the use of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in saponification is known to be very good because of the presence of lauric acid which has clean power and functions as an antimicrobial. The addition of miana leaf extract (Coleus atropurpureus) in the manufacture of liquid soap because it contains flavonoids, tannins, saponins, essential oils which also function as moisturizers and antioxidants. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the best combination of pure coconut oil (VCO) liquid soap with variations in the concentration of miana leaf extract (Coleus atropurpureus) in reducing free radicals in the form of bacteria. In this study, a laboratory experimental method was used with the addition of miana leaf extract. A= 0% (w/w), B= 10% (w/w), C= 15% (w/w),) in 100 mL total virgin coconut oil (VCO) three times. The test parameters were in the form of a bacteriological test using the Total Plate Number (ALT) method. From the results of the study, it was found that the formulation of pure coconut oil (VCO) liquid soap with various concentrations of miana leaf extract (Coleus atropurpureus) could reduce free radicals such as bacteria.

scholarly journals The study of transparent soap making from virgin coconut oil-based with the addition of white tea extract as an active ingredients

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asri Widyasanti ◽  
Anditya Husnul Hasna
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Total Fatty Acid ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Foam Stability ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
White Tea ◽  
Organoleptic Test ◽  
Tea Extract

<p><em>Transparent soap was made using high quality materials that beneficial for skin health and beauty. The main ingredient of the transparent soap was virgin coconut oil (VCO), with the addition of white tea extract which was able to increase the benefits of transparent soap. This study aimed to create formulation of the transparent soap, to find the addition of the white tea extracts to produce transparent soap and to study the characteristics of the transparent soap after the addition of white tea extracts. The treatments in this study were the addition of white tea extracts A = 0% (w / w), B = 0.5% (w / w, C = 1.0% (w / w and D = 1.5% (w / w). Observations on the transparent soap were including chemical properties, physical properties of soap, antibacterial and organoleptic test. The results of the analysis showed that all transparent soap formulas met the requirements of solid soap SNI 06-3532-1994, except for the total fatty acid. The formula of transparent soap with treatment B (addition of white tea extract 0.5% w / v) was the best product with organoleptic test results reached 43.34%. The analysis results of those soap were 11.47% of water content and evaporating substances, 37.97% of total fatty acid, 0.519% of free fatty acid, 2.24% of unsaponified fraction, pH value of 9, hardness 0.0077 mm/g/sec, the foam stability of 76.88% and the activity of antibacterial inhibition diameter of 10.7 mm, respectively. This technology could be applied in the production of transparent soap with the addition of white tea extract and to be developed into some industrial scale.</em></p>

scholarly journals PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN MINYAK VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (VCO) BAGI MASYARAKAT TERDAMPAK BENCANA GEMPA DI DESA DANGIANG KABUPATEN LOMBOK UTARA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 684
Author(s):  
Diah Rahmawati ◽  
Alpiana Alpiana ◽  
Ilham Ilham ◽  
Hidayati Hidayati ◽  
Rima Rahmaniah
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid Content ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
The Body ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Antiviral Effects ◽  
Observation Methods

ABSTRAKMinyak kelapa murni, atau lebih dikenal dengan Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), adalah modifikasi proses pembuatan minyak kelapa sehingga dihasilkan produk dengan kadar air dan kadar asam lemak bebas yang rendah, berwarna bening, berbau harum, serta mempunyai daya simpan yang cukup lama yaitu lebih dari 12 bulan. Virgin coconut oil mengandung asam laurat CH3(CH2)10COOH 50% dan asam kaprilat CH3(CH2)6COOH 7%. Kedua asam ini merupakan asam lemak jenuh rantai sedang yang mudah dimetabolisir dan bersifat anti mikroba. Di dalam tubuh, asam laurat menjadi monolaurin, sedangkan asam kaprilat menjadi monokaprin (Sutarmi, 2006). Monolaurin adalah monogliserida antiviral, antibakteri dan antiprotozoal yang digunakan oleh sistem kekebalan manusia dan hewan untuk menghancurkan virus-virus pelindung lemak, seperti HIV, herves, influenza berbagai bakteri patogen. Asam kaprat yang juga berfungsi sebagai zat kekebalan tubuh ketika diubah menjadi monokaprin di dalam tubuh manusia atau hewan. Monokaprin memiliki efek antiviral terhadap HIV dan herpen simplex serta bakteri yang tertular melalui hubungan seks (Novarianto, 2007). Berdasarkan hal tersebut, maka dapat dikatakan bahwa minyak ini memiliki banyak manfaat sehingga tim PKM memandang perlu mengadakan  pelatihan pembuatan minyak VCO yang diadakan di desa Danging Kabupaten Lombok Utara yang memiliki sumber daya alam yang besar yang merupakan desa terdampak bencana gempa tahun 2018 lalu. Metode observasi partisipatoris atau observasi partisipan dan praktik langsung telah dipergunakan dalam PKM ini dengan melibatkan pula Komunitas Relawan Mataram yang juga tergabung dalam Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Centre (MDMC) Nusa Tenggara Barat. Hasil capaian dan kesimpulan dalam kegiatan ini adalah a. dimilikinya pengetahuan dan pemahaman yang merupakan upaya pemberdayaan bagi para perempuan di desa ini agar memiliki ketrampilan dalam pengolahan kelapa khususnya pembuatan minyak VCO, dan b. memberikan ketrampilan yang lebih akan pemanfaatan sumber daya alam agar menjadi tambahan penghasilan atau mampu meningkatkan pendapatan (income) yang cukup potensial sebagai langkah awal membangun masyarakat yang berdayaguna. Kata kunci: kelapa; minyak VCO ABSTRACTPure coconut oil, otherwise known as Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), is a modification of the making process which produces products with low moisture and fatty acid content that is clear, clear in color, smells good, and has a long shelf life of more than 12 months. Virgin coconut oil contains CH3(CH2)10COOH 50% lauric acid and CH3(CH2)6COOH 7% kaprilic acid. Both of these acids are medium-chain saturated fatty acids that are easily metabolized and anti-microbial. In the body, lauric acid becomes monolaurin, while kaprilic acid becomes monokaprin (Sutarmi, 2006). Monolaurin is an antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human and animal immune systems to destroy fat-protective viruses, such as HIV, herves, influenza and various pathogenic bacteria. Kaprat acid also serves as an immune substance when converted into monokaprin in the human or animal body. Monokaprin has antiviral effects on HIV and herpen simplex as well as bacteria infected through sex (Novarianto, 2007). Based on this, it can be said that this oil has many benefits, so that the PKM team considers it necessary to hold vco oil manufacturing training which held in Danging village of North Lombok Regency which has a large natural resource that is a village affected earthquake by the 2018. Participatory observation methods or observations of participants and direct practice have been used in this PKM by involving mataram volunteer community which is also incorporated in Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Centre (MDMC) West Nusa Tenggara. The results of the achievements and conclusions in this activity are a. knowledge and understanding which is an empowerment effort for women in this village to have skills in coconut processing, especially making vco oil, and b. provide more skills for utilization of natural resources in order to be additional or able to increase income that is potential enough as the first step in building a empowered society. Keywords: coconut; VCO oil.

Anthocyanins: Chemical Properties and Health Benefits: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siraj Salman Mohammad ◽  
Renata Oliveira Santos ◽  
Maria Ivone Barbosa ◽  
José Lucena Barbosa Junior
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
The Body ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Extraction Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Food Processes ◽  
Shed Light

: Anthocyanins are widely spread in different kinds of food, especially fruits and floral tissues, there is an extensive range of anthocyanin compounds reach more than 600 exist in nature. Anthocyanins can be used as antioxidants and raw material for several applications in food and pharmaceutical industry. Consequently, a plenty of studies about anthocyanins sources and extraction methods were reported. Furthermore, many studies about their stability, bioactive and therapeutic properties have been done. According to the body of work, we firstly worked to shed light on anthocyanin properties including chemical, antioxidant and extraction properties. Secondly, we reported the applications and health benefits of anthocyanin including the applications in food processes and anthocyanin characteristics as therapeutic and prophylactic compounds. We reviewed anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-fatness, oxidative Stress and lipid decreasing and vasoprotective effects of anthocyanins. In conclusion, because the importance of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds the research is still continuing to find new anthocyanins from natural sources and invest them as raw materials in the pharmaceutical and nutrition applications.

scholarly journals PEMBUATAN SABUN CAIR BERBASIS VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (VCO) DENGAN PENAMBAHAN MINYAK MELATI (Jasminum sambac) SEBAGAI ESSENTIAL OIL

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asri Widyasanti ◽  
Anisa Yanthy Rahayu ◽  
Sudaryanto Zein
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Jasminum Sambac

Minyak kelapa murni merupakan minyak dengan kandungan asam laurat yang tinggi. Asam laurat ini berfungsi untuk menghaluskan dan melembabkan kulit. Sehingga VCO cocok dijadikan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan sabun. Sabun yang dibuat dalam penelitian ini menggunakan penambahan minyak atsiri melati yang mampu meningkatkan kualitas pada sabun cair. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sabun cair, mencari penambahan konsentrasi minyak atsiri melati yang tepat dalam pembuatan sabun cair dan mengetahui pengaruh penambahan minyak atsiri melati terhadap karakteristik sabun cair. Perlakuan pada penelitian ini konsentrasi minyak atsiri melati adalah dengan penambahan sebesar A = 0% (b/v), B = 1% (b/v), C = 1,5% (b/v), dan D = 2% (b/v) dari 300 gram basis sabun. Parameter pengamatan meliputi sifat kimia, sifat fisik sabun dan uji organoleptik. Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa semua formula sabun cair memenuhi persyaratan berdasarkan SNI sabun padat 06-4085-1996. Formula sabun cair dengan perlakuan D merupakan produk terbaik dengan hasil uji organoleptik kesukaan secara umum adalah 50%. Hasil analisis sabun transparan pada perlakuan D adalah kadar alkali bebas bebas 0,0079%, nilai pH 8,93, bobot jenis 1,0509 dan angka lempeng total 0. Sehingga teknologi proses pembuatan sabun cair dengan penambahan minyak atsiri melati selanjutnya dapat dikembangkan dan diaplikasikan pada skala industri. Kata kunci: Sabun cair, Virgin Coconut Oil, Minyak Atsiri Melati

Rancang Bangun Alat Sentrigufal Pencuci Daging Buah Kelapa Menggunakan Cairan Air Kelapa (Pre-Processing Metode Sentrifugasi)

Jurnal METRIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Hadi Santosa ◽  
Yuliati . ◽  
Ig. Jaka Mulyana
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Coconut Water ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Washing Process ◽  
Pressure Nozzle ◽  
Coconut Meat

The diversification of the coconut processing industry into Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) as a more prospective coconut derivative is currently still growing rapidly. VCO is a virgin coconut oil product that is beneficial for health, and can be used as a raw material for natural cosmetics which has high economic value. Preliminary research has successfully designed the construction of a coconut husk peeler and a coconut shell breaker machine as an early stage in the VCO production process technology. The discussion of this paper covers the design of a coconut meat washing machine utilizing coconut water which consists of a rotating tube with an adjustable tube rotation speed with an inverter and an electric motor as the driving force equipped with a high pressure nozzle with ± 75 psi pressure. Inside the tube there is a retaining divider that regulates the flow of the washed coconut meat. The washing process uses coconut water to wash coconut meat in a washing tube that rotates at a certain speed as needed with a capacity of 8 kg timer for ± 3-5 minutes. Coconut water is drained and coconut meat is ready for the next process.

scholarly journals The Production of Biofuels from Coconut Oil Using Microwave

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Suryanto ◽  
Suprapto Suprapto ◽  
Mahfud Mahfud
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Myristic Acid ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Medium Chain ◽  
Acid Reaction

Biofuels including biodiesel, an alternative fuel, is renewable, environmentally friendly, non-toxic and lowemission energy. The raw material used in this work was coconut oil, which contained saturated fatty acids about90% with medium chain (C8-C12), especially lauric acid and myristic acid. Reaction was conducted in batchreactor assisted by microwave. The purpose of this research was to study the effect of power and NaOH catalystin transesterification enhanced by microwave and to obtain a biofuels (biodiesel and biokerosene) derived fromcoconut oil. The reaction was performed by mixing oil and methanol with mole ratio of 1:6, catalystconcentration of 1% w/w with setting electrical power at 100, 264, 400, 600 and 800 W. The reaction time wasconditioned at of 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 min. The results showed that microwave could accelerate thetransesterification process to produce biodiesel using NaOH catalyst. The highest yield of biodiesel was 97.76 %,or 99.05 % conversion at 5 min reaction, meanwhile biokerosene was 48% after distillation.

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