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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Some Miscellaneous Fatty Acids

Fatty compounds with various functional groups of combinations thereof have been reported…

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Biodiesel

I have only been able to make a limited update to this…

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Fatty Acid Analysis by HPLC

Abstract: Although gas chromatography is the predominant technique used for fatty acid…

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George S. Jamieson (1879–1959)

George Jamieson was born June 7, 1879 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and graduated…

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Alternatives to Methyl Esters for GC Analysis of Fatty Acids

Abstract: Methyl esters are widely used for the gas chromatographic analysis of…