Common Extraction Solvents Listed by Density
- Hexane: 0.695 g/mL
- Ether: 0.708 g/mL
- Toluene: 0.867 g/mL
- Water: 1.000 g/mL
- Dichloromethane: 1.325 g/mL
- Chloroform: 1.492 g/mL
Hydrated Complexes for Some Common Drying Agents
Drying Agent | Formula | Speed | Capacity | Hydration |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium sulfate | Na2SO4 | Medium | High | 7–10 |
Magnesium sulfate | MgSO4 | Fast | High | 7 |
Calcium chloride | CaCl2 | Fast | Low | 2 |
Calcium sulfate (Drierite) | CaCl2 | Fast | Low | ½–2 |
- Capacity refers to the amount of water removed per given weight of the drying agent.
- Hydration is the number of water molecules removed per molecule of the drying agent.