Micellar Catalysis in the Oxidation of Lipids

The features of the catalytic effects of surfactants (S) in the oxidation of hydrocarbons and lipids are considered. It is shown that the primary amphiphilic products of the oxidation of hydroperoxides (ROOH) and lipids and the known cationic surfactants form mixed micelles {nS-mROOH} in which the accelerated decomposition of ROOH occurs and other polar components, such as metal-containing compounds, inhibitors, etc., can be concentrated, thus producing a large effect on the oxidation rate and mechanism.