jmarjorie Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Dear All, In the manufacture of Ethyl Sulfate, CH3CH2-O-SO2OH, does it matter if Ethanol is added to Conc. Sulfuric acid or vice versa, (slowly with stirring ) and if the addition temp is about 25 deg C ? During the hydration of Ethyl Sulfate, does it matter if Ethyl Sulfate is added to excess water or vice versa ( slowly with stirring ) at the addition temp of 25 deg C ? Can the Conc Sulfuric acid be regenerated by boiling off the water present ? Thanks in advance, jmarjorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 add acid to Water, never Water to Acid, the same applies with alcohol. if there`s any local heating you`ll get Diethyl ether in your mix, and with water possibly a steam explosion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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