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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What reaction is described by the word saponification?

OpenStudy (nechirwan):

Saponification Definition: Usually, a process by which triglycerides are reacted with sodium or potassium hydroxide to produce glycerol and a fatty acid salt, called 'soap'. Lipids that contain fatty acid ester linkages can undergo hydrolysis. This reaction is catalyzed by a strong acid or base. Saponification is the alkaline hydrolysis of the fatty acid esters. Example: An example of the reaction is:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Esterification reaction

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