In: Chemistry
Hi, would appreciate some answers and explanations to the below. If you have any sources to back up any points would be amazing but not necessary, Thanks!
1) Why is dichloromethane used to extract the clove oil from the distillate? (In reference to the extraction of eugenol from cloves via steam distillation).
2) Discuss the advantages of using dichloromethane compared to other organic solvents such as hexane, benzene, or diethyl ether?
3) What are some of the potential disadvantages of using dichloromethane as a solvent?