On the Composition of the Gray Mullet (Mugil cephalus) and Sciaenid (Sciana schlegellii) Oils.

The Study of the Fish Oils Caught from the Inland Sea of Japan. III.

Abstract

The authors have studied about the properties and compositions of the above mentioned fish oils, and the results obtained were briefly given as follows :
Both mugil and sciana schegellii fatty acids were composed of C₁₂-C₂₀ (chiefly C₁₆, C₁₄) saturated and C₁₂-C₂₀ (chiefly C₁₆, C₁₈) unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaponifiable matter had the following properties :
mp (°C) I.V. Color
Mugil body oil 107.0-123.3 79.8 Yellowish brown
Mugil internal organs 110.6-116.5 116.5 Yellowish brown
Sciana body oil 109.0-116.2 142.4 Yellowish red