Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with long aliphatic chains, which can be either (no double bonds) or unsaturated (one or more double bonds).
: Reacting fatty acids with alcohols (e.g., methanol, ethanol) to produce Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) , which are used as biofuels and lubricants.
: Used for hydrogenation, oxidation, or epoxidation. Fatty Acids: Chemistry, Synthesis, and Applicat...
: Chemical modification usually occurs at three primary sites:
: Typically consist of an even number of carbon atoms (C4 to C28). Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with long aliphatic
: Synthesis of estolides —secondary esters formed when the carboxyl group of one fatty acid reacts with the double bond of another—used as high-performance bio-lubricants.
: Targeted for esterification and salt formation. : Chemical modification usually occurs at three primary
: Recent focus includes extracting lipids from microalgae under stress conditions (nutrient deprivation) to accumulate Triacylglycerols (TAGs) for sustainable metal-working fluids. Industrial Applications