andre178
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chemical drying
A protocol calls for dry dichloromethane, I was wondering if that means just purging it with N2, or does it call for a wash with calcium chloride.
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Andre
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Lambda-Eyde
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A dry solvent most often implies that it is chemically dried before use. Calcium chloride is suitable for dichloromethane. Alkali metals are NOT.
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Storing over molecular seives or passing through activated alumina are the easiest & most effective ways to dry most solvents - DCM included.
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