recrystallify
Recrystallify is a process used to purify solid compounds. It involves dissolving an impure solid in a minimal amount of a hot solvent, then allowing the solution to cool. As the solution cools, the solubility of the desired compound decreases, causing it to form pure crystals. Impurities, which are either more soluble or less soluble in the solvent, tend to remain dissolved in the solution or are excluded from the crystal lattice.
The choice of solvent is crucial for successful recrystallization. An ideal solvent will dissolve the desired
The process typically begins with heating the impure solid in the chosen solvent until it completely dissolves.
Recrystallization is a widely used technique in organic chemistry for the purification of synthesized compounds and