EBK EXPERIMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: A M
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Chapter 5.4, Problem 2E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation : The reason of using finely divided rather than whole nutmeg needs to be specified in the extraction.
Concept Introduction : Nutmeg is a source of Trimyristin. Trimyristin is extracted from nutmeg by mixing ground nutmeg with diethyl ether and heating the mixture under gentle reflux.
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