Furfural production from the epicrap of wild mango (irvingia species) Fruits by acid catalyzed hydrolysis

Abstract

The epicarp of wild mango (irvingia species) fruits were hydrolyzed with 4.5M hydrochloric acid solution and distilled. The distillates were tested for furfural using volumetric, Uv/visible and IR spectroscopic methods in addition to other physicochemical parameters. The Uv/visible and IR scans and the other tests confirm the presence of furfural. The result also show good yield of furfural.