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)