Asked by Elion Bendo on Jun 06, 2024
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If triolein was transesterified with methanol under basic conditions to form biodiesel, draw the products of this reaction.
Transesterified
The process of exchanging the organic group R″ of an ester with the organic group R' of an alcohol.
Biodiesel
A renewable, biodegradable fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats through a process called transesterification.
- Identify the biochemical processes involved in the formation and transformation of lipids.
- Utilize an understanding of lipid chemistry in applied settings such as the production of biofuels and culinary science.
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CH(CH2)7COOCH3 + glycerol (HOCH2CHOHCH2OH)
Learning Objectives
- Identify the biochemical processes involved in the formation and transformation of lipids.
- Utilize an understanding of lipid chemistry in applied settings such as the production of biofuels and culinary science.