Squibble - 4-10-2024 at 07:51
I just realized I made a mistake while trying to dry my methanol. I thought I'd seen it mentioned that KOH can be used. Of course I'm stupid enough
that I didn't first check!
So I poured my methanol into a bottle with some KOH in it. This was exothermic and some of the hydroxide dissolved.
After looking this up, I see I might have made some potassium methoxide.
Anyone have an idea as to whether my methanol can be salvaged?
Unfortunately I don't have any molecular sieves. And MgSO4 or NaSO4 are not appropriate.
Sir_Gawain - 4-10-2024 at 08:16
You should be able to distill it. You might want to first add some magnesium sulfate to prevent glassware etching.
Squibble - 7-10-2024 at 12:00
Thanks for the tip!