Difference between revisions of "Propanol"
(→Propan-2-ol) |
|||
| Line 46: | Line 46: | ||
: [[Propanol]] + [[Oxygen]] → [[Carbon Dioxide]] + [[Water]] | : [[Propanol]] + [[Oxygen]] → [[Carbon Dioxide]] + [[Water]] | ||
| − | < | + | <math>2C_3H_7OH + 9O_2 → 6CO_2 + 8H_2O</math> |
: [[Propanol]] can also be [[oxidise]]d at low [[temperature]]s to [[product|produce]] [[Water]] and the [[Carboxylic Acid]]; [[Propanoic Acid]]. | : [[Propanol]] can also be [[oxidise]]d at low [[temperature]]s to [[product|produce]] [[Water]] and the [[Carboxylic Acid]]; [[Propanoic Acid]]. | ||
| − | < | + | <math>C_3H_7OH + O_2 → C_2H_5COOH + H_2O</math> |
Revision as of 14:19, 7 June 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Propanol is a compound with chemical formula C3H7OH.
About Propanol
- Propanol is a transparent liquid (at room temperature).
- Propanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Propanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Propanol is an alcohol molecule with chemical formula C3H7OH.
About Propanol
Propan-1-ol
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C3H7OH | CH3CH2CH2OH |  |
 |
Propan-2-ol
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C3H7OH | CH3CHOHCH3 |  |
 |
- The combustion of Propanol produces Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Propanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
\(2C_3H_7OH + 9O_2 → 6CO_2 + 8H_2O\)
- Propanol can also be oxidised at low temperatures to produce Water and the Carboxylic Acid; Propanoic Acid.
\(C_3H_7OH + O_2 → C_2H_5COOH + H_2O\)