Dehydration Flashcards
1
Q
Best dehydrating agent
A
Ethanol
2
Q
Universal solvent: dehydrates & clears at the same time
A
Tertiary butanol
3
Q
Excellent substitute for ethanol
A
Isopropanol
4
Q
Also known as Diethylene oxide, universal solvent
A
Dioxane
5
Q
Also known as Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, rapid dehydrating agent, combustible @ 110-120°F
A
Cellosolve
6
Q
Universal solvent, has an offensive odor
A
Tetrahydrofuran
7
Q
Dehydrating agent for TEM
A
Ethanol
8
Q
Dehydrating agent for EM, transition fluid, toxic
A
Propylene oxide
9
Q
Dehydrating agent for EM, substitute for propylene oxide
A
Acetonitrile