Research Article

A Simple and Fast Method for the Production and Characterization of Methylic and Ethylic Biodiesels from Tucum Oil via an Alkaline Route

Table 1

Oxidative stability index and storage time studies obtained for the tucum oil and the methylic and ethylic biodiesels.

SampleOxidative stability index (h)Storage time at 20°C (days)

Tucum oil6.1335.2
Methylic biodiesel2.909.52
Ethylic biodiesel2.808.73