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So im making methyl cinnamate from cinnamic acid and methanol using sulfuric acid as the catalyst. i want to use a drying agent during the esterification so the reverse reaction cannot occur. im currently using sodium sulfate but i recently learned that it doesnt work as well under high heat. im also remove silica gel because it is annoying to work with.
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For esterification reactions, anhydrous magnesium sulfate is a good drying agent that can withstand high temperatures.
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