Transesterification (Biodiesel Production)
triglyceride + 3CH3OH → 3 FAME + glycerol
概述
Triglyceride fats react with methanol in the presence of a base catalyst to produce fatty acid methyl esters (FAME, biodiesel) and glycerol. Each triglyceride molecule produces three molecules of biodiesel. This transesterification reaction replaces glycerol with methanol at the ester linkages.
参与者
日常示例
Biodiesel can be made at home from waste cooking oil using this reaction with methanol and lye (NaOH).
工业重要性
全球生物柴油年产量超过400亿升，是可再生清洁燃料的重要来源，同时副产高值甘油用于化妆品和制药行业。
属性
- 类型
- Organic
- 可逆
- 是
- 能量
- 放热
- ΔH
- -12.0 kJ/mol
- 催化剂
- NaOH or KOH
相关反应
Swern Oxidation
Oxidation of Secondary Alcohol to Ketone
Claisen Condensation (Ethyl Acetate)
Kolbe Electrolysis
Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation
Beckmann Rearrangement (Cyclohexanone Oxime)
Catalytic Hydrogenation of Ethylene
Condensation Polymerization (Nylon 6,6)
Cope Rearrangement
Epoxidation of Alkenes (mCPBA)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Transesterification (Biodiesel Production)?
The balanced equation is: triglyceride + 3CH₃OH → 3 FAME + glycerol.
What type of reaction is Transesterification (Biodiesel Production)?
Transesterification (Biodiesel Production) is a organic reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Transesterification (Biodiesel Production) exothermic or endothermic?
Transesterification (Biodiesel Production) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -12.0 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Transesterification (Biodiesel Production)?
This reaction requires a catalyst (NaOH or KOH).