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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

how to separate grease compound found in commercial pet ether bp 60-80.
The residue i get when i evaporate pet ether should pass NMR test.
Suggest me purification steps.
i have tried lab distillation but the problem persists.

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11 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Ashutosh Sharma
11 Years ago
As the boiling point is always higher for any grease compound is higher then that of pet ether like that of lithium based grease it has a boiling point around 190 degree celcius so the lab distillation is possible.