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z-Ch. 27 Lipids

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CHM2211 Dr. Elsheimer Fall 09

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Subject

Organic Chemistry

Level

Undergraduate 2

Created

12/02/2009

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Term

Saponifiable lipids

Definition

Contain ester groups that can undergo hydrolysis (Waxes, Animal Fats, and Oils)

Term

Soap

Definition

RCOO- Na+

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Non-saponifiable lipids

Definition

Do not contain ester linkages; do not undergo hydrolysis (Prostoglandens, Steroids, and Terpenes)

Term

isoprene

Definition

[image] (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene)

Term

Prostoglandin

Definition

[image] C20 carboxylic acids containing a five-membered ring and two long side chains