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That is not a very clear question. Are you asking if the materials left in a propane tank could be toxic if you use the tank for water? If so, then the answer is yes, but you are not going to be having a lot of ethyl mercaptan. An old propane tank can contain a significant amount of hydrocarbons, usually in the gasoline and diesel boiling point range.

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What is the solubility of ethyl acetate in water?

Solubility of ethyl acetate (ethyl ethanoate) in water is 8.3 g/100 mL at 20 °C.


What observation is expected if the sample of water is soluble in the ethyl acetate?

If a sample of water is soluble in ethyl acetate, you would observe the formation of a clear solution after mixing the two liquids. Ethyl acetate is a nonpolar solvent, so it is expected to dissolve nonpolar substances like oils, fats, and some organic compounds that may be present in the water sample.


Why methane mercaptan has a lower boiling point than methanol even though methyl mercaptan has a higher molecular weight?

For the same reason that water isn't a gas. Oxygen is highly electronegative and the hydrogen bonding present in water and methanol raises the intermolecular attractive forces and results in a higher boiling point.


Which liquids in order most to least is water oil ethyl alcohol propyl alcohol?

Water, ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, oil. Water has the highest specific gravity followed by ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, and oil, which has the lowest specific gravity.


What solvent can be used with polyvinyl alcohol?

Polyvinyl acetate is soluble in a number of organic solvents. Solubility of polyvinyl acetate is directly related to the volatility of the solvent; the more volatile the solvent, the more soluble the polyvinyl acetate. Some of the most common solvents, ranked in order from the most volatile to the least, are listed below.1. diethyl ether (very volatile, water miscible) 2. acetone (best solvent that is commonly used) 3. benzene (very toxic) 4. ethylene dichloride (very toxic, non-water miscible) 5. methanol (toxic, cumulative poison) 6. methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) (toxic) 7. ethanol (denatured alcohols may be toxic) 8. toluene (slightly toxic) 9. xylene (slightly toxic) 10. amyl acetate (slightly water miscible) 11.ethyl acetate

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If you inject the smelling agent Ethyl Mercaptan into propane will it be toxic and adhere itself to the metal tank?

When produced propane and butane is odorless and colorless. Ethyl mercaptan is the odorant added to propane and butane in the processing and refining process to provide a detectable odor. Under certain conditions the odorant in propane may oxidize and lose its destictive odor. This odor fade can occur in new steel containers when first placed into service and in older steel containers that have been left open to the atmosphere. Air, water, or rust in a propane tank or cylinder can also reduce propane odor concentration. Ethyl mercaptan is toxic although the amount added to propane is non-threatening.


Ethyl mercaptan burns to produce what which gas?

On combustion: C2H6S + 6O2 ---> 2CO2 + 3H2O + SO2 All of the products of the reaction (carbon dioxide, water, sulphur dioxide) are gases


When was mercaptan first used in natural gas?

Well, honey, mercaptan was first used in natural gas back in the 1930s. It was added to give natural gas that lovely rotten egg smell so folks can detect leaks and avoid blowing up their homes. So, next time you catch a whiff of that stinky scent, thank mercaptan for saving your bacon.


What is the solubility of ethyl acetate in water?

Solubility of ethyl acetate (ethyl ethanoate) in water is 8.3 g/100 mL at 20 °C.


What is denser ethyl acetate or water?

water is more dense than ethyl acetate , so water remains on bottom and ethyl acetate on top when both mixed.


What ester forms when ethyl alcohol and formic acid react?

The products from the reaction of n-amyl alcohol and acetic acid are ethyl pentanoate (an ester) and water. CH3COOH + CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH ==> CH3COOCH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 + H2O acetic acid + n-amyl alcohol ==> ethyl propanoate + water


Why does ethyl ethanoate smell more when combined with water?

Ethyl ethanoate is more volatile than water, meaning it evaporates more easily. When combined with water, the ethyl ethanoate molecules escape from the solution and reach our nose faster, leading to a stronger smell perception compared to when ethyl ethanoate is in its pure liquid form.


What observation is expected if the sample of water is soluble in the ethyl acetate?

If a sample of water is soluble in ethyl acetate, you would observe the formation of a clear solution after mixing the two liquids. Ethyl acetate is a nonpolar solvent, so it is expected to dissolve nonpolar substances like oils, fats, and some organic compounds that may be present in the water sample.


What scientific technique is applied to obtain ethyl alcohol from the mixture of ethyl alcohol and water?

The common method is distillation.


Why methane mercaptan has a lower boiling point than methanol even though methyl mercaptan has a higher molecular weight?

For the same reason that water isn't a gas. Oxygen is highly electronegative and the hydrogen bonding present in water and methanol raises the intermolecular attractive forces and results in a higher boiling point.


Which liquids in order most to least is water oil ethyl alcohol propyl alcohol?

Water, ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, oil. Water has the highest specific gravity followed by ethyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, and oil, which has the lowest specific gravity.


Is naphthalene soluble to ethyl alcohol?

Naphthalene is said to be somewhat soluble in ethyl alcohol (ethanol). It is insoluble in water and very soluble in ether, chloroform, or carbon disulfide.