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Saponification of Fats and Oils

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Learn saponification of fats and oils with the principle, complete reaction, stepwise mechanism, soap and micelle formation, salting out, hydrolysis comparison, saponification value and pharmaceutical applications.

Reactions of Fatty Acids

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Learn the important reactions of fatty acids through clear equations, separate reaction conditions and revision infographics. These exam-oriented notes explain soap formation, esterification, reduction, decarboxylation, hydrogenation, oxidation, ozonolysis and oxidative rancidity.