Jmol Olestra

Molecular Structures - Olestra

Olestra, which is made from fatty acids and sucrose, has a similar structure to triglycerides.

Typical triglyceride	Sucrose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Stearic acid, a typical fatty acid	Olestra, typical structure

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