CHAPTER 17: Unit 5. Chemical Reactions of Lipids (Triglycerides)

Reactions of Triacylglycerols (Triglycerides)

Reference: https://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kboudrea/index_2353/Chapter_08_2SPP.pdf

1. Combustion Reaction:
   Triacylglycerol   +     O₂   à   CO₂     +    H₂O    + Heat
2. Hydrolysis:
   Triacelgylcerol +   H₂O + Catlayst (acid)   à   3 fatty acids + 1 Glycerol
3. Hydrogenation:
   
4. Saponiifaction:
   Triaceylgerceide   + NaOH    à 1 Gylcerol   + 3 Na  – carboxylate of the fatty acid (Soap, Salt)