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What would be the best way to separate isobutyl oleate from oleic acid without using liquid-liquid extraction?
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Distillation is the most suitable method for separating isobutyl oleate from oleic acid. Isobutyl oleate, an ester, has a lower boiling point than oleic acid, a carboxylic acid. Careful distillation under reduced pressure would allow the separation of isobutyl oleate as the distillate, leaving oleic acid behind in the distillation flask.
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