Show the structure of glyceryl trioleate, a fat molecule composed of glycerol and three oleic acid units.

Glycerol is a simple polyol compound with three hydroxyl (-OH) groups, making it a trihydroxy alcohol. Its structure consists of a three-carbon chain, where each carbon is bonded to a hydroxyl group. This unique structure allows glycerol to act as a backbone for triglycerides, facilitating the formation of ester bonds with fatty acids.

Fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains with a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) at one end. They can be saturated or unsaturated, depending on the presence of double bonds between carbon atoms. Oleic acid, specifically, is a monounsaturated fatty acid with one double bond, which influences the physical properties of fats, such as melting point and fluidity.

Triglycerides are formed through a condensation reaction between glycerol and three fatty acid molecules, resulting in the release of water. Each fatty acid forms an ester bond with one of the hydroxyl groups of glycerol, creating a fat molecule. Glyceryl trioleate, specifically, consists of glycerol esterified with three oleic acid units, making it a common dietary fat.