EBK A SMALL SCALE APPROACH TO ORGANIC L
EBK A SMALL SCALE APPROACH TO ORGANIC L
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ISBN: 9781305446021
Author: Lampman
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 13, Problem 6Q
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason of using the steam distillation rather than a simple distillation to isolate eugenol needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Steam distillation is a separation procedure used toisolate or purify temperature-sensitive materials, like natural aromatic compounds.

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