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LIPIDS. Chapter 6. omega end alpha end (methyl group) (carboxyl group). Typical Fatty Acid Structure. H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H.
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LIPIDS Chapter 6
omega end alpha end (methyl group) (carboxyl group) Typical Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Degrees of Saturation • Saturated • Unsaturated • Monounsaturated • Polyunsaturated
omega end alpha end All single bonds to hydrogen Saturated Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
omega end alpha end One double bond Monounsaturated Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
omega end alpha end > 2 double bonds Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Structure H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C--C--C=C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
omega end alpha end 1st double bond is located on the 3rd carbon from the omega end Essential Fatty Acid Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C=C--C--C =C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H
omega end alpha end 1st double bond is located on the 6th carbon from the omega end Essential Fatty AcidOmega-6 (alpha-linoleic acid) H H H H H H H H H H H H H O H-C--C--C--C-- C--C =C--C--C=C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C--C-OH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
(Ester bond) Glycerol + 3 FA’s Triglyceride + 3 H20 Triglycerides H O H--C--O--C-- O H--C--O--C-- O H--C--O--C-- H H H--C--OH H--C--OH H--C--OH H O HO-C-R O HO-C-R O HO-C-R R + H2O + R + H20 R + H20
esterification deesterfication Triglycerides Fatty Acid Fatty Acid Fatty Acid H O H--C--O--C-- O H--C--O--C-- O H--C--O--C-- H H H--C--OH H--C--OH H--C--OH H Fatty Acid + Fatty Acid Fatty Acid
Functions of Triglycerides • Provide energy • Efficient storage of energy • Insulation • Protection • Transport fat-soluble vitamins • Satiety • Flavor and texture