Geometric isomerization of fatty acids with nickel catalyst

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Cis‐trans isomerization studies were performed on commercial oleic acid and refined sunflower oil. Reactions were carried out at constant temperature, under inert atmosphere (without hydrogen), using an industrial nickelcontaining hydrogenation catalyst. With sunflower oil, hydrogen transfer and polymerization were concurrent with the formation ofrans isomers.