lipids Flashcards
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Esters of long chain of fatty acids and alcohols
lipids
Compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
Lipids
Uses of lipids
Emollients
Cathartic
Soap production
Increase caloric value in TPN
Vehicle for IM injection CoCoPeSe
Classes of lipids
Fats
Volatile oils
waxes
Esters of fatty acid + glycerol
fats
Fats are solid except
Cod liver oil
Source of fats
Animals
function of fats
Energy storage
Fixed oils are liquid except
theobroma
Sources of fixed oils
Plants
Esters of fatty acids + high molecular weight monohydric alcohol
waxes
Source of waxes
Plants and animals
Waxes can be Solid, semi solid liquid except
Jojoba oil
Function of waxes
Protection, cosmetics
Properties of fixed oils and fats
- greasy
- oily stain upon the filter paper
- lighter than water
- Soluble in organic solvents
- undergoes saponification
When heated strongly what happens o fixed oils and fats
Decomposition occurs and production of acrid flammable vapors
Due to formation of acrolein or propenal
Most abundant saturated fatty acid
Palmitic acid
Indicates the presence of free fatty acids
Acid value or acid number
Number of mg of KOH required to neutralize the free fatty acids in 1 g of substance
Acid value or acid number
Formula for acid value number
Acid value number = mg KOH need to neutralize free fatty acids/
1 g of sample
High acid values arise in
Rancidified oils
Low values are officially specified for those oils to be used in
Parenteral dosage forms
Aka koettsdorfer number
Saponification value/number