Lipids Flashcards
1
Q
Fatty acids
A
Carboxylic acids hydrocarbon chain
4-36 carbons
Mostly even number
Most unbranched
Essential fatty acids = polyunsaturated
2
Q
Melting point of carbons
A
Increases with chain length
Decrease with unsaturation
3
Q
Fatty acid nomenclature
A
Number from the highest oxidation state = carboxylic acid
Except omega 3 & 6 from opposite end
Ie: and 18 long carbon with a single bond at the lower carbon 9
18:1 (delta 9)
Most common at 9,12,15
