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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.

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50 years of Galactolipid Research: The Beginnings

Introduction This review assumes that the basic facts of galactolipid biosynthesis are…

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Branched-Chain and Cyclic Fatty Acids

Figures 1 to 3 show the 1H-NMR spectra of several branched acids…

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Pequi oil

Pequi oil is obtained from native species of Caryocar genus in Central…

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What Column do I Need for Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Fatty Acids?

Abstract: Recommendations are given for the choice of column for routine fatty…

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Oxysterol Formation Frying Oils

1.  Introduction During frying, a number of complex reactions take place in…