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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Case_Western_Reserve_University/CHEM_121%3A_Concepts_for_a_Molecular_View_of_Biology_II_(Cunningham)/3%3A_Lipids/3.2%3A_Fatty_AcidsFatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids. They may be saturated or unsaturated. Most fatty acids are unbranched and contain an even number of carbon atoms. Un...Fatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids. They may be saturated or unsaturated. Most fatty acids are unbranched and contain an even number of carbon atoms. Unsaturated fatty acids have lower melting points than saturated fatty acids containing the same number of carbon atoms.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Organic_Chemistry/Organic_Chemistry_(OpenStax)/27%3A_Biomolecules_-_Lipids/27.01%3A_Waxes_Fats_and_OilsThis section discusses waxes, fats, and oils, which are types of lipids distinguished by their structures and properties. Waxes are long-chain fatty acids esterified to long-chain alcohols, providing ...This section discusses waxes, fats, and oils, which are types of lipids distinguished by their structures and properties. Waxes are long-chain fatty acids esterified to long-chain alcohols, providing waterproofing. Fats and oils are triglycerides, formed from glycerol and fatty acids. The key difference lies in saturation: fats (saturated) are solid at room temperature, while oils (unsaturated) are liquid. Their biological roles include energy storage and insulation.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Oregon_Institute_of_Technology/OIT%3A_CHE_332_--_Organic_Chemistry_II_(Lund)/1%3A_Fall_term_review_sections/1%3A_Introduction_to_Organic_Structure_and_Bonding_I/1.3%3A_Structures_of_some_important_biomolecules/1.3.2%3A_Introduction_to_Lipid_StructureLipids are a class of biomolecules which includes fats, oils, waxes, and compounds such as cholesterol that are referred to as 'isoprenoids'.. Fats, oils, and waxes all incorporate fatty acids, which ...Lipids are a class of biomolecules which includes fats, oils, waxes, and compounds such as cholesterol that are referred to as 'isoprenoids'.. Fats, oils, and waxes all incorporate fatty acids, which are composed of hydrocarbon chains terminating in a carboxylic acid/carboxylate group (we will learn in Chapter 7 that carboxylic acids are predominantly in their anionic, carboxylate form in biological environments).
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/LCDS_Organic_Chemistry_OER_Textbook_-_Todd_Trout/27%3A_Biomolecules_-_Lipids/27.02%3A_Waxes_Fats_and_OilsFats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart dis...Fats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart disease. Unsaturated fats are generally considered to be much more desirable from the point of view of good health. Notice that all the fatty acids derived from naturally occurring fats have a Z (i.e., cis) configuration.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/can/CHEM_232_-_Organic_Chemistry_II_(Puenzo)/13%3A_Biomolecules_-_Lipids/13.02%3A_Waxes_Fats_and_OilsFats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart dis...Fats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart disease. Unsaturated fats are generally considered to be much more desirable from the point of view of good health. Notice that all the fatty acids derived from naturally occurring fats have a Z (i.e., cis) configuration.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Basics_of_General_Organic_and_Biological_Chemistry_(Ball_et_al.)/17%3A_Lipids/17.01%3A_Fatty_AcidsFatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids. They may be saturated or unsaturated. Most fatty acids are unbranched and contain an even number of carbon atoms. Un...Fatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids. They may be saturated or unsaturated. Most fatty acids are unbranched and contain an even number of carbon atoms. Unsaturated fatty acids have lower melting points than saturated fatty acids containing the same number of carbon atoms.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Kansas/General%2C_Organic%2C_and_Biological_Chemistry/12%3A_Biomolecules/12.02%3A_Lipids/12.2.00%3A_Fatty_AcidsFatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids. They may be saturated or unsaturated. Most fatty acids are unbranched and contain an even number of carbon atoms. Un...Fatty acids are carboxylic acids that are the structural components of many lipids. They may be saturated or unsaturated. Most fatty acids are unbranched and contain an even number of carbon atoms. Unsaturated fatty acids have lower melting points than saturated fatty acids containing the same number of carbon atoms.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Nassau_Community_College/Organic_Chemistry_I_and_II/25%3A_Lipids/25.2%3A_Waxes%2C_Fats%2C_and_OilsFats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart dis...Fats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart disease. Unsaturated fats are generally considered to be much more desirable from the point of view of good health. Notice that all the fatty acids derived from naturally occurring fats have a Z (i.e., cis) configuration.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Brevard_College/CHE_301_Biochemistry/03%3A_Lipids/3.04%3A_WaxesFats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart dis...Fats play an important role in human nutrition, and most people are aware of the desirability of limiting their dietary intake of saturated fats, as these compounds have been associated with heart disease. Unsaturated fats are generally considered to be much more desirable from the point of view of good health. Notice that all the fatty acids derived from naturally occurring fats have a Z (i.e., cis) configuration.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Oregon_Institute_of_Technology/OIT_(Lund)%3A_Organic_Chemistry_with_a_Biological_Emphasis_(Soderberg)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Organic_Structure_and_Bonding_I/1.03%3A_Structures_of_some_important_biomolecules/1.3.02%3A_Introduction_to_Lipid_StructureLipids are a class of biomolecules which includes fats, oils, waxes, and compounds such as cholesterol that are referred to as 'isoprenoids'.. Fats, oils, and waxes all incorporate fatty acids, which ...Lipids are a class of biomolecules which includes fats, oils, waxes, and compounds such as cholesterol that are referred to as 'isoprenoids'.. Fats, oils, and waxes all incorporate fatty acids, which are composed of hydrocarbon chains terminating in a carboxylic acid/carboxylate group (we will learn in Chapter 7 that carboxylic acids are predominantly in their anionic, carboxylate form in biological environments).
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Ancillary_Materials/Reference/Organic_Chemistry_Glossary/WaxA wax is a saponifiable lipid, which is structurally a carboxylic acid ester formed by the condensation reaction of a fatty acid and a long-chain alcohol.
