Use of jatropha seed oil and alkali solution obtained from its ash for soap making

The present study investigated the potential of Jatropha curcas L. seed oil and lye its ash for soapmaking. Oil was extracted from seeds using Soxhlet extractor n-hexane. Lye solution obtained by boilingash with distilled water. physicochemical properties (saponification value, Iodine acid valueand peroxide value) (and blend palm oil) were found to be consistent reported values inliterature. content relative density also 31.17% 0.88g/cm3, respectively. Soapsamples prepared treating solution. Their (moisturecontent, total alkali content, fatty matter, pH, foam ability cleansing ability) comparablewith laundry soaps. findings indicated that itsseed result in soap materials have acceptable qualities.