MtoZ Biolabs - Model wax-esters-analysis -Wax Ester Analysis Service
Wax esters are composed of a fatty alcohol molecule and a fatty acid. Organic acids usually contain a carboxyl group (-COOH), and alcohols have a hydroxyl group (-OH). When an organic acid combines with an alcohol, an ester is formed. In wax esters, the hydroxyl group of the fatty alcohol combines with the carboxyl group of the fatty acid to form an ester bond. There are various types of wax esters, mainly classified as saturated wax esters and unsaturated wax esters. Saturated wax esters have higher melting points and are generally solid at room temperature. Compared to saturated wax esters, unsaturated wax esters have lower melting points and tend to be liquid at room temperature. The carbon-chain lengths of fatty acids and fatty alcohols can vary, and there are many different combinations of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, each combination having a unique set of properties in terms of phase transition and spatial orientation.
The chain lengths of fatty acids and fatty alcohols in natural wax esters vary. In plant-derived wax esters, the fatty acids typically range between C-C, while the alcohols in plant wax esters can be very long, typically C-C. Wax esters are commonly part of leaves, shells, and the cuticle of arthropod exoskeletons, helping to prevent water loss. Plants such as beeswax and jojoba can store numerous wax esters. Marine organisms such as pelagic invertebrates, dinoflagellates, and fish utilize low-density wax esters in their swim bladders or other tissues to provide buoyancy.12242434
MtoZ Biolabs offers reliable, fast, and cost-effective wax ester analysis services based on highly stable, reproducible, and sensitive systems for separation, characterization, identification, and quantitative analysis of wax ester, combined with LC-MS/MS.
MtoZ Biolabs is an integrate contract research organization (CRO) providing advanced proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and biopharmaceutical analysis services to researchers in biochemistry, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical fields. The name of MtoZ represents “mass to charge ratio” in mass spectrometry analysis, as most of our services are provided based on our well-established mass spectrometry platforms. Our services allow for the rapid and efficient development of research projects, including protein analysis, proteomics, and metabolomics programs.
MtoZ Biolabs is specialized in quantitative multiplexed proteomics and metabolomics applications through the establishment of state-of-the-art mass spectrometry platforms, coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography technology. We are committed to developing efficient, and effective tools for addressing core bioinformatics problems. With a continuing focus on quality, MtoZ Biolabs is well equipped to help you with your needs in proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and biopharmaceutical research. Our ultimate aim is to provide more rapid, high-throughput, and cost-effective analysis, with exceptional data quality and minimal sample.
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