Esterification or transesterification of our own fatty acids and triglycerides with other acids and alcohols leads to a wide range of hydrophobic / hydrophillic esters, each with its own specific physical and chemical properties.
Almost all fatty esters display the inherent advantages of their raw materials, natural fats and oils: they are non-toxic, non-irritating and biodegradable. The number of possible fatty esters is virtually unlimited, so are the combinations of functions they can perform.