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: Used for hydrogenation, oxidation, or epoxidation.

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Industrial synthesis focuses on transforming natural fats and oils into high-value chemicals: : Used for hydrogenation, oxidation, or epoxidation

: Recent focus includes extracting lipids from microalgae under stress conditions (nutrient deprivation) to accumulate Triacylglycerols (TAGs) for sustainable metal-working fluids. Industrial Applications : Used for hydrogenation

: Targeted for esterification and salt formation.

: Reacting fatty acids with alcohols (e.g., methanol, ethanol) to produce Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) , which are used as biofuels and lubricants.

: Chemical modification usually occurs at three primary sites: