LIPIDS

LIPIDS

1. "The lipids are a large and diverse group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are related by their solubility in nonpolar organic solvents (e.g. ether, chloroform, acetone & benzene) and general insolubility in water."

   • https://www2.chemistry.msu.edu/faculty/reusch/virttxtjml/lipids.htm
   • TYPE OF
     • Simple lipids
       • Esters of fatty acids.
         • Fats
           • Esters of fatty acids and glycerol
         • Waxes
           • Esters of long chain fatty acids and long chain of alcohols.
     • Compounds lipids
       • Esters of fatty acids and alcohol contain other groups also.
     • Derived lipids
       • Composed of hydrocarbon rings and a long hydrocarbon side chain.