Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde

2CH₃OH + O₂ → 2HCHO + 2H₂O

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Oxygen O	1	(g)
Реагент	Methanol CH₃OH	2	(l)
Продукт	Formaldehyde CH₂O	2	(g)
Продукт	Water H₂O	2	(l)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

Over 50 million tonnes of formaldehyde are produced annually for resins (urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde), plastics, and as a chemical intermediate.

Свойства

Тип: Redox
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -323,0 kJ/mol
Катализатор: Silver or iron-molybdenum oxide

Связанные реакции

Iron(II) to Iron(III) Oxidation by Oxygen Bleaching with Sodium Hypochlorite Copper Reduction of Silver Ion Aqua Regia Dissolving Gold Cerium(IV) Reduction by Iron(II) Copper Oxidation by Nitric Acid Hypochlorite Oxidation of Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen Peroxide as Oxidizing Agent (Acidic) Hydrogen Peroxide Disproportionation Displacement of Hydrogen from Acid by Magnesium

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).