Problem 11.28
The following enantiomer of a chiral epoxide is an intermediate in the synthesis of theinsect pheromone frontalin.
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Triglycerides or neutral fat – This is a type of lipid which contains one glycerol and three fatty acids. It is good for energy storage and is how we store fat in our bodies. g. Phospholipids – A lipid that contains phosphorus. These are very important structures in our cell membranes. h. Cholesterol – is a steroid lipid which has a ring-like structure. We need some cholesterol to use as a building block for important hormones (such as the sex hormones) as well as for cell membrane structure and in the nervous system. However, too much cholesterol can deposit on blood vessel walls and cause heart disease.
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