Combustion of Glycerol

2C3H8O3 + 7O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O

개요

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.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Glycerol C₃H₈O₃ 2 (l)
반응물 Oxygen O 7 (g)
생성물 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 6 (g)
생성물 Water H₂O 8 (l)

일상 속 예시

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

산업적 중요성

바이오디젤 생산은 중량의 약 10%에 해당하는 글리세롤을 생성하여 글리세롤 잉여를 만들고 있습니다. 이 글리세롤의 용도를 찾는 것은 녹색 화학 연구의 활발한 분야입니다.

성질

유형
Combustion
가역 반응
아니오
에너지
발열
ΔH
-3432.0 kJ/mol

관련 반응

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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.