Glycerol Reactions Chemistry Quiz

Reactions of Glycerol

• Oxidation with Dilute HNO₃: Glycerol reacts with dilute nitric acid to form glyceric acid and tartaric acid.
• Oxidation with Fe/H₂O₂: This reaction yields glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone.
• Oxidation with Bismuth nitrate/Acid: Results in mesoxalic acid formation.
• Oxidation with Hot Acidified KMnO₄: Forms oxalic acid.
• Glycerol Dioxalate Formation: Via reaction with excess oxalic acid.
• Dehydration Reactions (220°C): This process results in the formation of allyl alcohol and carbon dioxide as byproducts.
• Reaction with H₂/I₂: Lead to allyl iodide.
• Reaction with Excess H₂I₂: Yields isopropyl iodide.
• Reaction with Concentrated HNO₃: Produces trinitroglycerine (TNG) or nitroglycerin.
• Reaction with Concentrated H₂SO₄: Results in acrolein production if acidified.
• Reaction with Phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃): Forms 1,2,3-trichloropropane

Preparation and Reactions of Glycerol (Continued)

• Preparation method using ethylene bromide: Results in ethyleneacetate, through a series of reactions, including reagents like Ag/catalyst, conc. H₂SO₄/Heat, and NaHSO₄.
• Preparation Method using ethylene bromide: Results in ethyleneacetate, through a series of reactions, including reagents like Ag/catalyst, conc. H₂SO₄/Heat, and NaHSO₄.
• Formation of Glycollic acid: From reaction with [O], which denotes an oxidizing agent.
• Preparation of Glyoxalic Acid: Reaction with [O] to form glyoxal, then further reaction with [O] producing glyoxalic acid.
• Reaction with formaldehyde, Hio₄, and other reagents: Leads to cyclic acetal formations as intermediates during respective reaction conditions.
• Reaction with acidified KMnO₄: Leads to the formation of oxalic acid.

Additional Information on Glycerol

• Glycerol is a trihydroxy alcohol.
• It is a colorless, viscous liquid.
• It has a boiling point of 290°C.
• It's used as an antifreeze and de-icing fluid.
• It's a monomer in certain polymers.