Complexation in Benzo-15-Crown-5–Chloroform–Substituted Acetic Acid Extraction Systems

Abstract

To study the complexing processes occurring in the extraction systems, the extraction of acetic, propionic (methylacetic), monochloroacetic, dichloroacetic and trichloroacetic acids using benzo-15- crown-5 as an extractant is considered. The extraction isotherms of acids with the pure solvent and 1 M benzo-15-crown-5 in chloroform are determined. The dependences of the distribution ratios of the considered acids on the extractant concentration in the organic phase are presented. Based on the experimental data and the “blank” extraction isotherm equations, the acid: benzo-15-crown-5 ratio in the complexes formed in the extract have been calculated (minus the contribution of extraction with the pure solvent). No complexation of methylacetic acid with benzo-15-crown-5 occurs, and the stability of the complexes of chloro-substituted acetic acids rises in the order acetic acid < monochloroacetic acid < dichloroacetic acid < trichloroacetic acid.