Glycerides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004933",
  "term": "Glycerides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Esters formed from glycerol and fatty acids. Depending on the number of fatty acid chains esterified to the glycerol backbone, they are classified as mono-, di-, or triglycerides. Triglycerides are the primary components of natural fats and oils, serving as energy storage molecules in living organisms.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "esters",
    "acyl groups",
    "fatty acids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1337 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/glycerides/"
}