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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.
• 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. i dont have magnesium sulfate
• So im making methyl cinnamate from cinnamic acid and methanol using sulfuric acid as the catalyst. you suggested calcium chloride as a good replacement dehydrator. would calcium chloride react to any of the chemicals in the vial besides possibly water?
• So im making methyl cinnamate from cinnamic acid and methanol using sulfuric acid as the catalyst. you suggested calcium chloride as a good replacement dehydrator. would calcium chloride react to any of the chemicals in the vial? i dont have magnesium sulfate.
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