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Chemistry Forums for Students => High School Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: Chris chan on October 10, 2021, 02:45:07 AM

Title: Equations for oxidation of compounds in coffee
Post by: Chris chan on October 10, 2021, 02:45:07 AM

I am aware that compounds such as acids and oils can oxidize, but I can’t find a source that details the different reactions. Any example reactions or other sources are greatly appreciated :))

Title: Re: Equations for oxidation of compounds in coffee
Post by: Babcock_Hall on October 11, 2021, 12:41:03 PM

The subject is so broad that it is very difficult to formulate an answer.  If you could identify a particular compound or a particular class of compounds, that might help.

Title: Re: Equations for oxidation of compounds in coffee
Post by: Chris chan on October 13, 2021, 09:18:50 PM

Quote from: Babcock_Hall on October 11, 2021, 12:41:03 PM

If you could identify a particular compound or a particular class of compounds, that might help.

What about the oxidation of lipids in coffee like Triacylglycerols?

Title: Re: Equations for oxidation of compounds in coffee
Post by: Babcock_Hall on October 14, 2021, 09:25:22 AM

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066722/

I don't know anything specifically about the lipids in coffee.  However, some polyunsaturated lipids (triacylglycerols bearing polyunsaturated fatty acids) are prone to peroxidation.