Combustion of Glycerol

2C3H8O3 + 7O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O

Descripción general

Glycerol (glycerin) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a byproduct of biodiesel production, excess glycerol is sometimes burned for energy recovery. Glycerol can also be used as a feedstock for bio-based chemicals.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Glycerol C₃H₈O₃ 2 (l)
Reactivo Oxygen O 7 (g)
Producto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 6 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 8 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Glycerol is the sweet-tasting compound in moisturizers, soap, and food products. It is produced as a byproduct when making soap from fats.

Importancia industrial

La producción de biodiésel genera aproximadamente un 10 % de glicerol en peso, creando un excedente de glicerol. Encontrar usos para este glicerol es un área activa de investigación en química verde.

Propiedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-3432,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Glycerol?
The balanced equation is: 2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Glycerol?
Combustion of Glycerol is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Glycerol exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Glycerol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3432.0 kJ/mol.