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Can you substitute diethyl ether for DCM, as an extraction solvent, when extracting isobutyl oleate from isobutanol, oleic acid and a p2o5/silica gel mixture?
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Diethyl ether and DCM (dichloromethane) are both common organic solvents used in extractions. However, their properties differ significantly. Diethyl ether is less dense than water and has a higher boiling point than DCM. Therefore, substituting diethyl ether for DCM in this extraction would likely require adjustments to the procedure and may affect the efficiency of the separation.
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