Liquid - liquid distribution equilibrium in the ternary system: Citric acid - 2-butanol - water

Ariel Grinberg, Daniel Povimonski, Alexander Apelblat

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Abstract

Partition of citric acid, 2-butanol and water between the aqueous and alcoholic phases is reported. Distribution of citric acid is expressed in terms of, H3Cit (2-BuOH)5, complex formation in the organic phase. Detailed thermodynamic analysis of the investigated system is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)127-135
Number of pages9
JournalSolvent Extraction and Ion Exchange
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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