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What chemicals are used in biodiesel?
Biodiesel is composed of Fatty Acids with Methyl, Propyl or Ethyl Esters. Some common forms of biodiesel are Methyl Linoleate and Ethyl Stearate. ==Methyl Linoleate== Chemical Formula: C19H34O2 ==Ethyl Stearate== Chemical Formula: C20H40O2
How is the transesterification of vegetable oils carried out to produce biodiesel fuel?
Transesterification of vegetable oils to produce biodiesel fuel is carried out by mixing the oil with an alcohol, such as methanol, and a catalyst, typically sodium hydroxide. This chemical reaction breaks down the oil into fatty acid methyl esters, which are the main components of biodiesel. The process typically involves heating the mixture and then separating the biodiesel from the glycerin byproduct.
What does catalyst do for biodiesel?
A catalyst is used in the transesterification process to speed up the reaction between vegetable oils or animal fats and alcohol, which produces biodiesel. The catalyst helps promote the conversion of triglycerides into fatty acid methyl esters, the main components of biodiesel. Commonly used catalysts include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
Is methyl hydrate the same as methyl alcohol?
Yes, methyl hydrate is another term for methanol, which is also known as methyl alcohol. They are the same substance, a type of alcohol that is commonly used as a solvent and fuel.
Is methyl octane alcohol alkane or alkenes?
Alcohol is an Oxygen atom double-bonded to a carbonyl group. As such, there is no such thing as 'Methyl Octane Alcohol'. However, there is Methyl Alcohol and Octyl Alcohol. Please edit your question. Also: If you are asking if Methyl Alcohol is miscible (dissoluble) in octane, it is. Alkanes are hydrocarbons only, so both octane and the methyl group in methanol (methyl alcohol) are alkanes.
Is methyl alcohol electrolyte?
Methyl alcohol by itself is not an electrolyte. By definition, an electrolyte is something containing free ions. If you took methyl alcohol and dissolved a salt in it, the resulting solution would indeed by an electrolyte solution. However, methyl alcohol by itself is not an electrolyte.
Why is benzophenone soluble in methyl alcohol while biphenyl is not?
Yes it is definitely soluble in methyl alcohol through experimental observation but to the extent of polarity is what i am trying to figure out. There should be a difference in solubility of benzophenone in methyl alcohol and in hexane. It is def. partially soluble in hexane and im guessing it is suppose to be completely soluble in methyl alcohol. I must have just messed up in the lab
What is the boling point of methyl alcohol?
The boiling point of methyl alcohol (methanol) is 64.7oC.
Why is CH3OH methyl alcohol?
CH3OH is called methyl alcohol because it is a type of alcohol compound where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to a carbon atom (methyl group -CH3) in the molecule. This naming convention is based on the IUPAC system for naming organic compounds.
Is methanol an alcohol?
It is considered as methyl alcohol and wood alcohol
Is alcohol soluble in hexane?
methyl alcohol is not soluble in hexane
Which shows maximum hydrogen bonding with wate.is it methyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol?
Ethyl alcohol shows maximum hydrogen bonding with water because it has an additional -CH2 group compared to methyl alcohol, providing more sites for hydrogen bonding with water molecules.
