The invention relates to a method for producing branched
biodiesel, which belongs to the technical field of
new energy production. The method is characterized in that the method adopts two steps of reaction to convert
biodiesel into branched
biodiesel. In the epoxidation process, biodiesel is mixed with
formic acid, stirred and heated, the mixture of catalyst and
hydrogen peroxide is dripped, reacted mixture is transferred into a separating funnel after reaction is finished, the upper layer of liquid is taken and washed by water until becoming neutral, and thereby epoxidized biodiesel is obtained; in the ring-opening reaction, the epoxidized biodiesel is mixed with
fatty alcohol, added with catalyst and stirred for reaction, 5 percent of Na2CO3 is added, mixture is washed and then poured into the separating funnel, so that an ester layer is separated out, and after low-
boiling point components are evaporated, the branched biodiesel is obtained. The invention improves the oxidative stability and low-temperature fluidity of biodiesel at the same time, has the advantages of low requirement on
processing equipment, simple operation, mild reaction condition and the like, and is suitable for industrialized
mass production.