2006-10-08 04:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by afonso4real 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Saponification is the hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid. Saponification is commonly used to refer to the reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap. (wiki def)
It's also very important in the fighting of oil/grease fires. The entire premisis of kitchen hood supression systems is based on saponification using dry chemicals and most recently wet chemcials. The chemicals actually turn the top layer of the oil in the fryer to a thick soap layer so that it no longer burns. Although I wouldn't advise using the byproduct during your next shower.
2006-10-08 04:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by beatnik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap is made from fats and sodium. A soap is sodium stearate. It is a fatty acid connected to a Na+ ion. Some soft soap can be made from potassium, but most is sodium.
Saponification is soap making. Fat (which is a glycerol and 3 fatty acids) is boiled with sodium hydroxide NaOH, soap is made and glycerol is left. Soap has a fatty end for oily dirt and an ionic end to attract water. Then it can wash dirt down the drain.
2006-10-08 21:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
saponification is the hydrolysis of fats and oil to yield propane 1-2-3 triol and the coressponding sodium and potassium salts
2006-10-12 11:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by jayscanty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steroid vegetable glycosides that act as emulsifiers of oils.
So will break down oils on the skin and so clean/wash
2006-10-09 06:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by John S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋