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Why can't alcohol be substituted for ether as an extraction solvent?
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∙ 14y ago
No, alcohol is a polar solvent and extracts only polar components while ether is used to extract the non polar constituents.
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Which is called king of organic solvent?
ether
What is the use of 2 chloroethanol?
solvent for cellulose ether
What are the adavantages of using ether as an extraction solvent?
The major disadvantage of using ether as an extracting solvent is that it is very flammable. It also oxidizes into an explosive in some cases, is an anesthetic, and is very vapor dense (meaning it will fall to the floor and move around there).
Why dry ether used as a catalyst in chemical reactions?
dry ether is generally used as solvent in chemical reactions. to the best of my knowledge there is no reaction where ether is used as a catalyst.
Are kerosene ether petrol used as solvent in your daily life?
yes.
Why ether is use as an extraction solvent?
For extraction of organic solvents generally diethylether is used because organic substances are generally soluble in ether and ether has got a low boiling point making its removal after the extraction very easy.
Which is called king of organic solvent?
ether
What are types of solvents for plant extraction?
Plants material contains Organic compounds along with salts and water, some organic compounds are polar and soluble in ethyl alcohol or ethyl acetate but some are non polar and soluble in ether or hexane, so two types of solvents may be used for plants extraction, the best way is to use non polar solvent first and extract the non polar compounds then use the polar solvent and extract the polar compounds.
What is the name of a highly flammable liquid obtained by the distillation of alcohol with sulfuric acid used mainly as an anesthetic or solvent?
Ether
Does NaCl dissolve in petroleum ether?
It is not soluble.
What are the solvent for vitamins A D E K?
for vitamin A (retinol):soluble in ethanol,methanol,tween 40,chloroform,ethyl -ether and oil for vitamin D2:soluble in alcohol,ether AND chloroform for vitamin D3:soluble in alcohol,ether,chloroform,acetone AND VEGETABLE OIL for vitamin E acetate:soluble inalcohol,ether,chloroform,aceton and oil for vitamin k1: soluble in ether,chloroform,acetone.slightly soluble in oil and methanol
What possible solvent is used for hydrohalogenation reactions?
Ether
Volatile liquid used chiefly as a solvent?
ether
What is the use of 2 chloroethanol?
solvent for cellulose ether
Can you lace marijuana with ether?
no, ether is a strong solvent that will dissolve the cannabinoids and then evaporate, as it has a low flash point
Is ether a compound formed from compounding a carboxylic and an alcohol?
No - the reaction product of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid is an ESTER not an ether
What are the adavantages of using ether as an extraction solvent?
The major disadvantage of using ether as an extracting solvent is that it is very flammable. It also oxidizes into an explosive in some cases, is an anesthetic, and is very vapor dense (meaning it will fall to the floor and move around there).
