Tripalmitin
Tripalmitin (pronounced: tri-pal-mi-tin) is a type of glyceride that is commonly found in certain types of fat and oil. It is a specific type of triglyceride, which are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other animals, as well as vegetable fat.
Etymology
The term "Tripalmitin" is derived from the word "palmitin", which is a type of fatty acid known as palmitic acid. The prefix "tri-" is used to indicate that there are three molecules of palmitic acid in each molecule of tripalmitin.
Chemical Structure
Tripalmitin is a type of ester that is formed from glycerol and three molecules of palmitic acid. The chemical formula for tripalmitin is C_51H_98O_6.
Related Terms
- Palmitic acid: A type of saturated fatty acid that is one of the most common fatty acids found in animals and plants.
- Triglyceride: A type of fat that is used by the body to store energy. It is made up of three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule.
- Glyceride: A type of molecule that is formed from glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerides are a type of fat.
- Ester: A type of chemical compound that is formed from an alcohol and an acid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tripalmitin
- Wikipedia's article - Tripalmitin
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