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Synthesis of 'wood alcohol'

Synthesis of 'wood alcohol'

LC2.3.1.1

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Description

In this experiment, the students heat wood in a test tube. It carbonises. Methanol (wood alcohol) and acetic acid are produced as a liquid distillate. The methane produced is burnt off at the side. The students learn about wood alcohol and thus about the historical production of methanol.

Components of equipment sets

2	30121 8	Stand base MF
3	301271 4	Stand rod 40 cm, 10 mm Ø
2	30109 4	Bosshead S
2	666555 4	Universal clamp 0...80 mm
1	6045682 4	Powder spatula, steel, 185 mm
1	664154 4	Watch glass dish 80 mm Ø
1	664131 4	Beaker Boro 3.3, 400 ml, squat
1	665235 4	Angled tube 90°, 300/50 mm, 8 mm Ø
1	665238 8	Glass nozzle 90°, 80 mm x 80 mm, 8 mm Ø
1	664058 4	Test tube with side arm, Boro 3.3, 20 x 180 mm
1	664048 4	Test tube Supremax 20 mm x 180 mm
1	667286 8	Silicone stopper, one 7-mm hole, 16...21 mm Ø
1	667256 4	Rubber stopper, one 7-mm hole, 16...21 mm Ø
1	610010 8	Laboratory safety goggles
1	667609 4	Safety gloves, nitrile rubber, size 8
1	6667031 8	Teclu burner, propane
1	667180 4	Rubber tubing Ø 7 mm, t = 1,5 mm, l = 1m
1	6721190 4	Glycerine, 99%, 50 ml
1	6722520 4	Wooden turnings
1	6718410 4	Iron wool, 200 g
1	6735700 4	Sodium chloride, 250 g

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Synthesis of 'wood alcohol'

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