On the Reasons for Extraction with Ethyl Acetate
Where you want to separate and purify the product and choose the agent for extraction, it is about success or failure. In today's words, ethyl acetate is the choice for extraction, because it has a number of characteristics.
First, ethyl acetate has suitable solubility. Many organic components have good solubility in it, but are difficult to miscible with water. In this way, the substance to be extracted can be effectively transferred to the organic phase in the aqueous phase, and the separation between the aqueous phase and the organic phase can be achieved, just like the self-separation of Jingwei, so that the extracted product can be initially enriched.
Second, its physical properties are conducive to operation. The boiling point is moderate, about 70 degrees. After extraction, by distillation, it is easy to separate it from the extracted material, recycle it for reuse, and preserve the characteristics of the extracted material, so as not to deteriorate due to high temperature.
Furthermore, the chemical properties of ethyl acetate are relatively stable. Under normal extraction conditions, it is not easy to chemically react with the extracted material, which can ensure the integrity and purity of the extracted ingredients, just like a sturdy container to protect the hidden matter.
In addition, its toxicity is low, the odor is tolerable, and the harm is small in terms of the experimental operation environment and the health of the experimenter, so that the extraction operation can be carried out safely and smoothly.
In summary, ethyl acetate is often used as an agent for extraction due to its advantages in solubility, physical properties, chemical stability, and safety, in order to achieve the purpose of efficient separation and purification of substances.