International Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry

Research Article

Acetylation of Wood Flour from Four Wood Species Grown in Nigeria Using Vinegar and Acetic Anhydride

Table 3

Average weight percent gain (WPG) in vinegar and acetic anhydride treated wood flour.
SampleAcetic anhydride (%)SampleVinegar (%)
Gmelina17Gmelina10.8
Mahogany12Mahogany8.5
Baobab19Baobab11.61
Locust bean7Locust bean10.5