CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Aditya Mangla of class XII
(Sci.) has successfully prepared the report on the
project entitled
“Removal of alcohol from body by
Esterification ” under the guidance of Mrs. Radha
The report is the result of his efforts & endeavours.
The report is found worthy of acceptance as final
Project report for the subject Chemistry of class
XII(sci).
Signature of Principle
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As a student of class XII, I did this project as a part of my studies
entitled “Removal of alcohol from body by the process of
Esterification” I owe a deep sense of gratitude to my chemistry
teacher whose valuable advice, guidance help me in doing this
project from conception to completion. At the same time I
can't forget to express my thankfulness to Principal of our
School for extending his generous patronage and constant
encouragement.
Finally, I am thankful to my parents for helping me
economically and my friends for giving me a helping hand at
every step of the project.
NAME- Aditya Mangla CLASS- XII sci
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INDEX
1.Abstract
2.Introduction
3.Theory
4. Calculations
5.Procedures
6. Observations
7.Conclusions
REDUCTION OF ALCOHOL FROM HUMAN BODY
THROUGH ESTERIFICATION REACTION
ABSTRACT
• This report is pertaining to a method to remove alcohol
from stomach before significant amount enters blood.
The objective is to determine if organic acids can react
efficiently with alcohol in an esterification reaction to
possibly eliminate it from human body[1]. The experiment
are carried out with a view to create some sort of
medication where the quantity of acetic acid would be
consumable .Intention behind this project is not to
motivate alcohol consumption but to provide an easy
remedy for critical conditions.
• Keywords: alcohol, esterification, medication, organic
acids.
• I.INTRODUCTION
• All across the globe consumption of alcohol is increasing
day by day or rather has become a trend. Youngsters
have fallen for this and start consuming alcohol at an
early age. Alcohol consumption gives rise to serious
health disorders. It damages liver causing liver cirrhosis,
shows a range short term and long term disorders on
brain and central nervous system and also affects the
reproductive organs. To tackle these problems and to
contribute to a healthy living, we came up with this idea
of reducing alcohol to ester using esterification reaction.
• IITHEORY:
• II. 1REACTIONS:
• Actual esterification reaction
• C2H5OH+ CH3COOH CH3COOC2H5 + H20
• Ethyl alcohol Acetic acid Ethyl acetate Water
• Pre- esterification reaction
• 2CH3COOH + Ca(OH)2 CH3COO-Ca-OOCCH3 + 2H2O
• Acetic Acid CalciumCalcium Acetate Water
• Hydroxide
• Modified esterification reaction
• 2C2H5OH + CH3COO-Ca-OOCCH3 2CH3COOC2H5 +
Ca(OH)2
• Ethanol Calcium AcetateEthyl Acetate Calcium
Hydroxide
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• II.2 CALCULATIONS:
• Some necessary calculations to obtain right pH of
solution i.e. in the range of 3-4 are as follows
• 1.100 ml of vinegar contains approximately 0.067-0.087
moles of acetic acid depending upon manufacturer.
• 2. According to FDA, recommended consumption of
calcium for an adult is 1.3g per day.[2] 3.Now,
• 100ml = 0.067 moles of acetic acid
• 1000 ml = 0.67 moles of acetic acid
• Approximately the concentration of vinegar should be
• 0.03M using,
• M1V1 = M2V2
• we obtain the quantity of vinegar as,
• (1000x0.03)/0.67
• = 44ml
• Permissible value for Ca(OH)2 is 0.02[1] moles, the
amount of Ca(OH)2 required is,
• 0.02x74 , where molecular weight of Ca(OH)2 is 74
• =1.48g
• III. PROCEDURE
• III.1 Preparation of Solution:
• Take 44ml of vinegar in a beaker.
• Measure 1.48g of calcium hydroxide using digital
weighing machine.
• Add the measured calcium hydroxide to the beaker
containing vinegar and stir well.
• With the help of pH paper or pH indicator solution,
measure the pH of solution ( we had used pH meter for
accuracy )
• Obtained pH should be in the range of 3-4.
• III.2 Titration against Potassium Permanganate:
• Take 10 ml of this solution and add 10 ml alcohol to it.
• Fill the burette with 2% KMnO4.
• Perform the titration till brown colour is obtained.
• IV. OBSERVATIONS
• Alcohol reacts with acetate ions present in the solution
to form ester , ethyl acetate.
• It is indicated by citric flavour aroma of ester instead of
pungent smell of acetic acid.
• Observations from titration suggest complete reduction
of alcohol to ester.
• 4. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) which is purple
colour acts as indicator and end point achieved is
purple- brown colour. ii. Formation of MnO2- ions
gives the brown colour and suggests reduction of
alcohol.
V. CONCLUSION
1. Alcohol can be harmful to human body as it can cause heavy
damage to liver like liver cirrhosis. Short term effects on
brain include dizziness, drowsiness, loss of concentration,
and mood swings. Long term effects include memory loss,
strokes and concussions. Reproductive organs are also
damaged due to consumption of alcohol. It can result in
infertility or physical deformities and mental retardation in
case of fuels
2. Esters having negligible effect on our health proves to be a
better alternative than alcohol in our body.
3. Using edible colours and artificial flavours it can be used in
pharmaceutical and drug industry.
4. Usually our liver takes 10-12 hours to reduce alcohol but
this might prove to be a faster solution.
