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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biological_Chemistry/Supplemental_Modules_(Biological_Chemistry)/Lipids/Glycerides/TriglyceridesTriglycerides are esters of fatty acids and a trifunctional alcohol - glycerol. The properties of fats and oils follow the same general principles as already described for the fatty acids. The importa...Triglycerides are esters of fatty acids and a trifunctional alcohol - glycerol. The properties of fats and oils follow the same general principles as already described for the fatty acids. The important properties to be considered are: melting points and degree of unsaturation from component fatty acids.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/26%3A_Biochemistry/26.08%3A_TriglyceridesThis page discusses the rising interest in healthy diets and heart health, resulting in higher sales of omega-3 fatty acids for lowering triglycerides. It emphasizes that supplements cannot substitute...This page discusses the rising interest in healthy diets and heart health, resulting in higher sales of omega-3 fatty acids for lowering triglycerides. It emphasizes that supplements cannot substitute for a balanced diet and exercise. Triglycerides, composed of glycerol and fatty acids, are energy storage forms.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Whitworth_University/Science_of_Food_(Russel)/09%3A_Fats/9.02%3A_What_is_a_FatFats are a group of chemical compounds which do not dissolve in water, but do dissolve in organic solvents (solvents which have a chemical backbone of carbon, such as ether or chloroform). To put it s...Fats are a group of chemical compounds which do not dissolve in water, but do dissolve in organic solvents (solvents which have a chemical backbone of carbon, such as ether or chloroform). To put it simply, fat added to water floats to the top, as on the surface of chicken soup (thus the classic statement that oil and water don’t mix). Similarly, if we dribble gravy on our clothing, water will not sponge it away. Instead, we use cleaning fluid (an organic solvent) to remove it.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Chemistry_for_Allied_Health_(Soult)/14%3A_Biological_Molecules/14.02%3A_Lipids_and_TriglyceridesA lipid is an organic compound such as fat or oil. Organisms use lipids to store energy, but lipids have other important roles as well. Lipids consist of repeating units called fatty acids. There are ...A lipid is an organic compound such as fat or oil. Organisms use lipids to store energy, but lipids have other important roles as well. Lipids consist of repeating units called fatty acids. There are two types: saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Lipids may consist of fatty acids alone, or they may contain other molecules as well. Some lipids contain alcohol or phosphate groups. Examples include triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/SC_149%3A_Cosmetic_Chemistry/09%3A_Basic_Biochemistry/9.03%3A_LipidsAlthough they are composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen, lipid molecules may also contain oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorous. Lipids serve numerous and diverse purposes in the structure and...Although they are composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen, lipid molecules may also contain oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorous. Lipids serve numerous and diverse purposes in the structure and functions of organisms. They can be a source of nutrients, a storage form for carbon, energy-storage molecules, or structural components of membranes and hormones. Lipids comprise a broad class of many chemically distinct compounds, the most common of which are discussed in this section.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/Chemistry_LHS_Bridge/19%3A_Lipids/19.02%3A_Glycerides/19.2.02%3A_TriglyceridesTriglycerides are esters of fatty acids and a trifunctional alcohol - glycerol. The properties of fats and oils follow the same general principles as already described for the fatty acids. The importa...Triglycerides are esters of fatty acids and a trifunctional alcohol - glycerol. The properties of fats and oils follow the same general principles as already described for the fatty acids. The important properties to be considered are: melting points and degree of unsaturation from component fatty acids.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Workbench/Pick_Your_Poison%3A_Introduction_to_Materials_Toxicology/30%3A_Energy_Maintenance_and_Environmental_Exchange/30.03%3A_Metabolism_and_Nutrition/30.3.04%3A_Lipid_MetabolismFats (or triglycerides) within the body are ingested as food or synthesized by adipocytes or hepatocytes from carbohydrate precursors (Figure 24.3.1). Lipid metabolism entails the oxidation of fatty a...Fats (or triglycerides) within the body are ingested as food or synthesized by adipocytes or hepatocytes from carbohydrate precursors (Figure 24.3.1). Lipid metabolism entails the oxidation of fatty acids to either generate energy or synthesize new lipids from smaller constituent molecules. Lipid metabolism is associated with carbohydrate metabolism, as products of glucose (such as acetyl CoA) can be converted into lipids.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_Kentucky/CHE_103%3A_Chemistry_for_Allied_Health_(Soult)/14%3A_Biological_Molecules/14.02%3A_Lipids_and_TriglyceridesA lipid is an organic compound such as fat or oil. Organisms use lipids to store energy, but lipids have other important roles as well. Lipids consist of repeating units called fatty acids. There are ...A lipid is an organic compound such as fat or oil. Organisms use lipids to store energy, but lipids have other important roles as well. Lipids consist of repeating units called fatty acids. There are two types: saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Lipids may consist of fatty acids alone, or they may contain other molecules as well. Some lipids contain alcohol or phosphate groups. Examples include triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
