Akunna Stella-Marris Ogbuagu - Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B ۵۰۲۶, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Chinedu Innocent Okoye - Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B ۵۰۲۶, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

The physicochemical characterization of n-hexane extracted oil of avocado (Persea americana) seed was carried out according to American Organization of Analytical Chemists (AOAC)/IUPAC standard methods. The result of the analysis showed that the oil sample contains an acid value of 1.542 mg/g, iodine value 127.40 g/100g, saponification value 196.35 mg/g and peroxide value 4.80mg/g, as well as specific gravity (0.8627), flashpoint (288oC) and relative viscosity (24.69 Cst.). This indicates that the oil can be used industrially for various purposes, including food processing, cosmetics etc

Persea Americana, Oil yield, Physicochemical properties