why is ethanol added to the reaction mixture of fat and base in the making of soap?

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why is ethanol added to the reaction mixture of fat and base in the making of soap?

2007-04-07 16:31:10 · 4 answers · asked by protein 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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It's a good solution for the reaction since fats may not be too soluble in water, and water is a product of the reaction.

2007-04-07 16:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To help removed (wash out) the glycerin formed from the soap.

2007-04-07 23:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

helps stabalize the reaction (Sn1 rxn) which works best in a polar protic solvent, it sheilds the glycerol molecule to keep it from reacting with fatty acid chains.

2007-04-07 23:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by Trin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

So your drunk and happy while you bathe

2007-04-07 23:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by itsmyopinionsothere 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋