Abstract Monoacylglycerols (MAGs) are precursors for the synthesis of many active lipids and an important amphiphilic emulsifiers which are widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. In this study, we reported an improved method for the synthesis of 1- monoolein using 1, 2-acetonide glycerol as starting reactant. Firstly, commercial oleic acid was purified using our previous method and then 1, 2-acetonide-3-oleoylglycerol was ...
