Olive Oil
Molarity of KOH Solution: 0.5 mol/L; Weight of Oil Sample: 2 g; Volume of HCl Used (Blank): 25 mL; Volume of HCl Used (Sample): 20 mL; Molarity of HCl Solution: 0.5 mol/L
Saponification Value: 70.125 mg KOH/g oil
Saponification Value Calculator
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Calculates the saponification value of a fat or oil, which represents the amount of base (typically KOH) required to saponify 1 gram of fat. This value is crucial in soap making and lipid analysis.
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Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Molarity of KOH Solution, Weight of Oil Sample, Volume of HCl Used (Blank), Volume of HCl Used (Sample), and Molarity of HCl Solution in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Saponification Value in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
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Coconut Oil
Molarity of KOH Solution: 0.5 mol/L; Weight of Oil Sample: 2 g; Volume of HCl Used (Blank): 25 mL; Volume of HCl Used (Sample): 15 mL; Molarity of HCl Solution: 0.5 mol/L
Saponification Value: 140.25 mg KOH/g oil
Palm Oil
Molarity of KOH Solution: 0.5 mol/L; Weight of Oil Sample: 2 g; Volume of HCl Used (Blank): 25 mL; Volume of HCl Used (Sample): 18 mL; Molarity of HCl Solution: 0.5 mol/L
Saponification Value: 98.175 mg KOH/g oil
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