Fatty acids and their derivatives are critical across several sectors:
Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with long aliphatic chains, which can be either (no double bonds) or unsaturated (one or more double bonds). Fatty Acids: Chemistry, Synthesis, and Applicat...
: Recent focus includes extracting lipids from microalgae under stress conditions (nutrient deprivation) to accumulate Triacylglycerols (TAGs) for sustainable metal-working fluids. Industrial Applications Fatty acids and their derivatives are critical across
: Reacting fatty acids with alcohols (e.g., methanol, ethanol) to produce Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) , which are used as biofuels and lubricants. : Specific fatty acids like ricinoleic acid (found
: Specific fatty acids like ricinoleic acid (found in castor oil) have a hydroxyl group at C12, providing an additional reaction site for creating specialized derivatives like estolides . Synthesis & Derivatives
: 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.