Analysis Of Dimethoxybenzene

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In this experiment, a mixture of three substances (benzoic acid, 2-naphthol, and 1-4 dimethoxybenzene) will be separated based off acidity strength using the liquid-liquid extraction technique through a separatory funnel. Benzoic acid and 2-napthol will be converted into ionic salts when reacting with their appropriate bases (sodium bicarbonate and sodium hydroxide). Both ionic salts will then form solids through the addition of acidic HCl. Neutral 1,4 – dimethoxybenzene forms a solid through the evaporation of ether. Each compound will then be purified through recrystallization, using the processes of dissolving the solid in either water or methanol, and isolating the solid through vacuum filtration. After a week of evaporation, the compounds will then be examined for both …show more content…

Based on the observed melting point range, the sample of Benzoic Acid was pure. The melting point range of the product read 122.5°C -123.2°C. The melting point fell within the melting point range of pure Benzoic Acid (121°C – 125°C), indicating both products are similar to one another. The melting point range of the sample was also very narrow (<1°C), indicating the sample was not comprised of any major impurities. Based on the observed melting point range, the sample of 2-naphthol was relatively pure. The sample’s melting point range (121.3°C – 122.6°C) was slightly below the range of pure 2-naphthol (123°C – 124°C), indicating the possibility of impurities. Yet, the melting point range of the sample was very narrow (≅1°C), indicating the sample was not comprised of any major impurities. Based on the observed melting point range, the sample of 1,4 – dimethoxybenzene was very impure. The sample’s melting point range (116.5°C – 120.9°C) was much higher than pure 1-4 dimethoxybenzene (58°C – 60°C), indicating major impurities within the sample. The wide observed melting point range also indicates a depressed melting point, leading to the conclusion that the compound is

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