nonsaponifiable


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non·sa·pon·i·fi·a·ble

(non'să-pon'i-fī'a-bĕl),
Not subject to saponification; for example, triacylglycerols are saponifiable but cholesterol is nonsaponifiable.
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In particular, these properties depend on the degree of unsaturation of the fatty acids, as well as the quantity and quality of the compounds present in the nonsaponifiable fraction [9].
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Another aliquot was used for measuring the radioactivity incorporated into total liver lipids and into the nonsaponifiable fraction plus the fatty acids resulting from a previous saponification reaction with 10% (w/v) KOH in methanol at 85[degrees]C for 45 min.
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The Wisconsin workers found that when cod-liver oil is saponified, the vitamin remains in the nonsaponifiable fraction; therefore, it is a sterol.
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NP-10, NP-25, CB-4-34, X-743 and aromatic oil 745 plasticizers are aromatic, chemically inert, and nonsaponifiable. Reportedly exhibit low reactivity and resistance to alkalis, acids and moisture.
Plastics technology: manufacturing handbook & buyers' guide 1995/96
The neutral lipophilic nonsaponifiable substances were eluted with n-heptane (Gebhardt, 1993; Aufenanger et al., 1986).
Comparison of antioxidative capacities and inhibitory effects on cholesterol biosynthesis of quercetin and potential metabolites
Company's NP-10, NP-25, CB-4-34, X-743 and aromatic oil 745 plasticizers are all aromatic, chemically inert, and nonsaponifiable. They reportedly exhibit low reactivity and resistance to alkalis, acids and moisture.
Plasticizers: product lines reviewed

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