Quiz 2 - Recrystallization & Melting Points Flashcards
Recrystallization is the most common method for…
Purifying organic compounds
How is Recrystallization tested for purity?
Test for purity by comparing their melting point with previously reported melting point values from literature
The Recrystallization solvent for Acetanilide is…
H2O
The relative solvent polarity of Acetanilide is…
Most polar
The Recrystallization solvent for trans-Cinnamic Acid is…
CH3CH2OH/H2O
The relative solvent polarity of trans-Cinnamic Acid is…
Medium polarity
The Recrystallization solvent for Caffeine Salicylate is…
Ether or Ligroin
The relative solvent polarity of Caffeine Salicylate is…
Very non-polar
Caffeine is a _____ and will react with an acid to give a ______.
Base; salt
When reacted with Salicylic Acid, Caffeine forms a…
Salt derivative…Caffeine Salicylate
