In this study the kinetics of esterification reaction between glycerol
and oleic acid was investigated in the presence of pyridine as a coso
lvent. Reaction was carried out at 180 degrees C, 200 degrees C and 22
0 degrees C using equivalent proportion of the reactants. A second-ord
er rate equation was fitted to the experimental data at 180 degrees C
while a third-order rate equation was fitted for the data obtained at
the other temperatures.