Research Article

Studies on Modeling and Physicochemical Properties of Oil Extracted from Moringa stenopetala Seed

Table 6

Summary of physicochemical properties of obtained MSO.

Physical parameterValue

ColorBrown
Specific gravity (g/cm3)0.9317
Kinematic viscosity (cp)49.4
Density (kg/m3)930.7
Refractive index (at 40°C)1.4625
Free fatty acids (mg KOH/g)2.21
Saponification value of oil (mg KOH/g)191.4
Peroxide value (meq. O2/Kg oil)11.52
Iodine value (I g/100 g oil)89.21
Oil yield (overall at optimal)39.5%