Qualitative and Quantitative Tests for Lipids

Read this article to learn about the qualitative and quantitative tests for lipids. A large number of heterogenous compounds are referred to as lipids including fats, steroids, waxes, and related compounds, which are related more by their physical than their chemical propĀ­erties. They have the common property of being: (1) Relatively insoluble in water and (2) Soluble in polar solvents [...]