Synthesis of an Organic Acid

In this experiment, butyric acid will be synthesized by the oxidation of n-butyl alcohol (primary butyl alcohol) by potassium dichromate in the presence of a catalyst (sulfuric acid). The resultant carboxylic acid will be purified by distillation.

Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups.

Included is 1 microchemestry organic combostill setup. Additional combostill setups are available for purchase (IS6006).

Kit Includes:

• 1 x 10 g Potassium Dichromate Crystal UN3086
  
• 1 x 25 ml Sulfuric Acid, Concentrate, 18M UN1830
  
• 2 x 25 ml n-Butyl Alcohol UN1120
  
• 1 Comboplate
  
• 1 Combostill with reflux column and distillation column

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