Analysis of Plants Lipids Publisher



Mumtaz F¹ ; Zubair M² ; Khan F³ ; Niaz K⁴
Source: Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis Published:2020

Abstract

This chapter intends to summarize the chemistry, biological activities, methods of identification and quantification, possible interactions, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications of plant lipids. Plant lipids are naturally occurring functional and structural components, which serve as permeable barrier to external environment of cells. The compositions and functions of plant lipids vary depending on the type of plant. However, lipids are complex structures; therefore, there are various ways to define and classify lipids. The plant lipids play major role in energy storage and signaling and include fatty acids (FA), triacylglycerols, phospholipids, waxes, galactolipids, sphingolipids, tocopherols and tocotrienols, carotenoids, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and other compounds. Different procedures of spectroscopy like ultraviolet visible (UV) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy along with liquid chromatography, paper chromatography, column chromatography, and gas chromatography are used to determine the structure of plant lipids molecules. The plant lipids vary in their occurrence, application, and utilization either as food, pharmaceutical, or other industries depending on their specific type. Moreover, the aim of this chapter is to compile the essential role and impact of plant lipids on human life and their application in different industries. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.