Saponification is the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester
Products of the reaction are
• An alcohol
• An ionized salt which is a soap
• Soaps have a long uncharged hydrocarbon tail
• Also have a negatively charged carboxylate group at end
• Form micelles that dissolve oil
and dirt particles
TÍNH CHẤT LÝ HÓA
Phản ứng xà phòng hóa
Reaction at the Double Bond
• Hydrogenation is
an addition reaction
• Unsaturated fatty acids can be converted to
saturated fatty acids
• Hydrogenation is
used in the food industry
TÍNH CHẤT LÝ HÓA
Phản ứng hydro hóa