Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde

2CH₃OH + O₂ → 2HCHO + 2H₂O

نظرة عامة

Methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde by oxygen over a metal oxide catalyst. The carbon oxidation state changes from -2 in methanol to 0 in formaldehyde. This catalytic partial oxidation is the primary industrial route to formaldehyde, the simplest aldehyde.

المشاركون

الدور	المادة	المعامل	الحالة
متفاعل	Oxygen O	1	(g)
متفاعل	Methanol CH₃OH	2	(l)
منتج	Formaldehyde CH₂O	2	(g)
منتج	Water H₂O	2	(l)

مثال من الحياة اليومية

Formaldehyde is used in particleboard and MDF manufacturing, and its solutions (formalin) were historically used to preserve biological specimens.

الأهمية الصناعية

Over 50 million tonnes of formaldehyde are produced annually for resins (urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde), plastics, and as a chemical intermediate.

الخصائص

النوع: Redox
قابل للعكس: لا
الطاقة: طارد للحرارة
ΔH: -323,0 kJ/mol
محفز: Silver or iron-molybdenum oxide

التفاعلات ذات الصلة

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde?

The balanced equation is: 2CH₃OH + O₂ → 2HCHO + 2H₂O.

What type of reaction is Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde?

Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde is a redox reaction.

Is Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde exothermic or endothermic?

Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -323.0 kJ/mol.

What conditions are needed for Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde?

This reaction requires a catalyst (Silver or iron-molybdenum oxide).