Separation and Purification of Organic Compounds

Separation and Purification

The process of isolating and purifying organic compounds from complex mixtures formed during organic reactions.

Solution and Filtration

A method of separation where a mixture is dissolved in a solvent and then filtered to separate soluble and insoluble components.

Extraction

A method of separation based on the solubility of components in different phases, such as water and methylene chloride.

Crystallization

A method of separation based on the differences in solubility of components at different temperatures, where crystals are formed and separated.

Sublimation

A method of separation where a solid is heated to convert directly into vapor, separating components based on differences in volatility.

Solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Filtration

The process of separating solid particles from a liquid or gas using a filter.

Solvent

A substance in which another substance is dissolved to form a solution.

Methylene chloride

A solvent commonly used in extraction processes.

Charcoal

A material used in the crystallization process to aid in the removal of impurities.

Laboratory equipment

Various tools and apparatus used in the separation and purification of organic compounds, such as beakers, funnels,

Solution and Filtrationn

determine solubility characteristics and separate components based on solubility in different solvents

extractionn

separate components based on their solubility in different phases (water and methylene chloride)

sublimationn

separate components based on differences in volatility, converting a solid directly to vapor

crystallizationn

separate components based on differences in solubility at different temperatures.