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level: TYPES OF SOLVENT

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level questions: TYPES OF SOLVENT

QuestionAnswer
• High boiling point • Low vapor pressure • High dielectric constantWater
• Advantage: The growth of microorganisms does not occur in solutions containing alcohol in a reasonable concentrationAlcohols: Ethanol
What are substances soluble in Ethanol?• Resins • Glycosides • Alkaloids • Volatile oils
• An excellent solvent although its range is not as extensive as that of water or alcoholGlycerin
What are substances soluble in Glycerin?• Fixed alkali • Vegetable acids • Pepsin • Gums • Carbohydrates • Starch
• Been used widely as a substitute for glycerinPropylene glycol
Propylene glycol is miscible in the following• Water • Acetone • Chloroform
Propylene glycol is soluble in what?• Ether • Essential oils
• Advantage: Commonly available product contains not over 1% of water, whereas ethyl alcohol contains about 5% waterIsopropyl Alcohol
What are the Semipolar solvents?• Acetone • Aldehydes • Low Molecular Weight esters • Nitrogen-containing compounds • Other ketones
What are the Nonpolar solvents?• Fixed oils (vegetable oils) • Carbon tetrachloride • Benzene • Chloroform