What is the difference between a fatty acid and a triglyceride?!


Question: What is the difference between a fatty acid and a triglyceride?
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A fatty acid has the formula R.COOH whereas a triglyceride has the formula R1.COO.CH2.CH(OOC.R2).CH2.OOC.R3 where R, R1, R2 and R3 are long hydrocarbon chains.

A triglyceride is glycerol esterified with 3 long chain fatty acids.

Organic chemistry background


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