A rapid method for preparation of methyl esters of fatty acids in lipids has been accomplished by forming the sulfuric acid complex of the lipid in ethyl ether at the temp of a dry ice‐acetone bath. Decomposition of the complex with methanol results in direct formation of methyl esters of the fatty acids. A comparison was made of gas liquid chromatography (GLC) analysis of fatty acid composition of several fats using methyl esters prepared by this and by two other methods. Results of this comparison reveal that the method is not only rapid but provides complete reaction with no apparent changes in the fatty acids.
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