About the Lipid Library

The AOCS Lipid Library® is your go-to source for comprehensive and expertly curated information on lipid science and technology. Whether you're looking to understand the latest research, develop innovative products, or broaden your knowledge, this guide provides the essential tools you need to succeed.

Since January 2017, the Lipid Library has been under the expert guidance of Editor-in-Chief Alejandro Marangoni.

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Glycerol Esters

Triacylglycerol esters are the most common esters in which fatty acids occur…

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Bacteria as sources of (commercial) lipids

1. Commercial utilization of bacterial lipids Lipids are valuable compounds for versatile…

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The Battle Over Hydrogenation (1903-1920)

The Journal of Industrial Engineering Chemistry(Volume 13, February 1921) carried, in part,…

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Shotgun Lipidomics

Lipidomics, as a newly emerged research discipline which studies lipids in a…

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Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids

Reactions of the fatty acid synthesis cycle The standard way for cells…