On the reasons why ethyl acetate is used for oil extraction
There are many methods for oil extraction, but ethyl acetate is favored, and the reasons are worth exploring.

Ethyl acetate has special properties and is very beneficial for oil extraction. First, its solubility is very good. Oils are mostly organic compounds, and ethyl acetate is also an organic solvent. According to the similar principle of mutual solubility, the two are easily soluble. Therefore, the use of ethyl acetate to extract oil can make the oil efficiently dissolve into it and achieve a good extraction effect.

Second, the boiling point of ethyl acetate is suitable. Its boiling point is not high. After extraction, if you want to separate it from the oil, you can use distillation. Moderate heating, ethyl acetate is easy to volatilize, and the oil is not greatly affected by its high boiling point, so that pure oil can be obtained. This separation process is convenient and efficient.

Furthermore, the chemical properties of ethyl acetate are relatively stable. During the extraction process, it is not easy to chemically react with oil, which can ensure the integrity of the chemical structure of oil and maintain its original quality and characteristics. At the same time, it is relatively friendly to the environment. During use and treatment, it is less harmful to the environment than other organic solvents.

Therefore, ethyl acetate occupies an important place in the field of oil extraction due to its unique solubility, suitable boiling point and stable chemical properties. It has become a commonly used solvent for oil extraction.