Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde

2CH3OH + O2 → 2HCHO + 2H2O

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Oxygen O 1 (g)
反応物 Methanol CH₃OH 2 (l)
生成物 Formaldehyde CH₂O 2 (g)
生成物 Water H₂O 2 (l)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

ホルムアルデヒドは年間5,000万トン以上が尿素-ホルムアルデヒド・フェノール-ホルムアルデヒド・メラミン-ホルムアルデヒド樹脂の製造に利用される。建材・接着剤・医薬品中間体にも広く応用される。

特性

タイプ
Redox
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性
ΔH
-323.0 kJ/mol
触媒
Silver or iron-molybdenum oxide

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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).