Combustion of Glycerol

2C3H8O3 + 7O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Glycerol C₃H₈O₃ 2 (l)
反応物 Oxygen O 7 (g)
生成物 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 6 (g)
生成物 Water H₂O 8 (l)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

バイオディーゼル生産では重量比で約10%のグリセロールが発生し、グリセロール余剰が生じています。このグリセロールの用途を見つけることはグリーンケミストリー研究の活発な領域です。

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.