Summary for benzene extraction Discussion
benzene extraction is discussed as a standard lab separation, but the thread emphasizes that the original question lacked enough detail to give a precise procedure. Atul Sharma asked how to extract a synthesized product with benzene and whether a separating funnel is used. Brian Terry replied that the method depends on the situation and suggested consulting a chemistry text or school/university lab resources, noting that benzene is highly hazardous and should only be used in controlled environments. Atul then clarified that the extraction was for a synthesized compound mentioned in a journal but not clearly described. A later reply added a caution about confusion between benzol/benzene terminology and said extraction generally involves mixing the solvent and liquid or dissolving the compound, then removing the solvent under a hood or by distillation. The main takeaway is that the exact procedure depends on the compound and system, and safety is critical.
February 5, 2013
Q. Can anyone help me how to do the extraction with benzene for any synthesized product? Is it the same procedure that uses separating funnel or any other?
Atul Sharma
– Mathura, UP, India
A. Hi Atul,
You don’t really explain what you are trying to do or in what situation, so constructive answers are going to be few and far between.
I think you need to go to the chemistry section of your school/college/university and look up how to carry out benzene extractions, it is well documented.
Just a word of caution if you are going to be using benzene, this material is very hazardous and must only be used in controlled environments to prevent harm to yourself and the others around you.
Brian Terry
Aerospace – Yeovil, Somerset, UK
February 16, 2013
Q. Sir actually I just needed to do the extraction of a synthesized compound as mentioned in some journal but not mentioned clearly.
Atul Sharma
Educational Institute – Mathura, UP, India
A. Actually there is a confusion between benzol, which is an aromatic ring, used in the labs as a solvent, and a car fuel which called benzene — so check which one you require.
Extraction is by mixing your solvent and liquid, or dissolving your compound in the solvent, and after you evapoporate the solvent under the hood, or by distillation.
Good luck.
Khair Shishani
aircraft maintenance – Al Ain, UAE
March 28, 2013