Chapter 6, Problem 5Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The effect of turning off the steam valve before the screw clamp on the adapter trap is opened should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Steam distillation is employed to extract and purify the temperature-sensitive compounds. Steam distillation is generally used for organic compounds sensitive to temperature. The advantage of steam distillation technique is that the temperature-sensitive compounds can be boiled and extracted at lower temperature without decomposition.