Crude palm oil was hydrotreated over commercial Raney nickel as a catalyst at 360 degrees C and an initial hydrogen pressure of 90 bar. After 5 h, a full conversion into n-alkanes with yields between 54 and 60% relating to the mass of the feedstock was achieved. The obtained products, consisting solely of hydrocarbons, mainly C-15 and C-12, possess an excellent compound distribution in the diesel range. Hence, their suitability as a replacement or blending component for diesel fuel according to methods given in EN 590 was tested. It can be shown that they are well-suited as blending components. For use as 100% diesel replacement, however, further upgrading, such as hydroisomerization, would be necessary.