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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Triglyceride Property Calculator

Explore how molecular composition and polymorphic form affects the melting properties of triacylglycerides (TAGs). The calculator uses various empirical models to predict melting enthalpy and temperature for triacylglycerides of various molecular compositions and melting properties specified by the user.

When available, experimentally determined melting properties are provided for comparison.

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John C. Cowan (1911-1991)

John C. Cowan (AOCS President 1968) was born October 26 1911 in…

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Structural Analysis of Triacylglycerols

As nearly all the commercially important fats and oils of animal and…

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Artemy A. Horvath (1886-1979)

Artemy Horvath appears to be a forgotten scientist and technologist despite the…

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Hermann Pardun (1908-2009)

In the summer of 2009, Dr. Hermann Pardun of Germany passed away…

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The AOCS-Supelco Research Award 1982 to 1996

The Awardees David Kritchevsky (1920-2006). The 1996 recipient was born in Russia…