Kandpal, J.B.; Madan, Mira - In: Renewable Energy 6 (1995) 2, pp. 159-160
The Jatropha seed was extracted by solvent extraction with petroleum ether. The oil yield was 37.4% on a whole seed basis and 46.0–48.6% from the kernel. The fatty acid composition, its important properties and potential as a petroleum substitute are discussed.