Combustion of Glycerol

2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O

Visão geral

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

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Glycerol C₃H₈O₃	2	(l)
Reagente	Oxygen O	7	(g)
Produto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	6	(g)
Produto	Water H₂O	8	(l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

A produção de biodiesel gera cerca de 10 % de glicerol em peso, criando um excedente de glicerol. Encontrar utilizações para este glicerol é uma área ativa de investigação em química verde.

Propriedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversível: Não
Energia: 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.