What is saponification? How is it done? Write chemical equations involved.
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Saponification is a process that involves conversion of fat or oil into soap and alcohol by the action of heat in the presence of aqueous alkali. Soaps are salts of fatty acids whereas fatty acids are saturated monocarboxylic acids that have long carbon chains.
Saponification is the hydrolysis of fats or oils under basic conditions to afford glycerol and the salt of the corresponding fatty acid. ... This is done by warming a known amount of the fat with strong aqueous caustic soda solution, which converts the free fatty acid into soap.
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