Preparation of Potassium ethyl sulfate

Preparation of Potassium Ethyl Sulfate Ethyl Sulfate: To 80 ml of ethyl alcohol 20 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid are slowly added and well mixed by shaking. A considerable amount of heat is developed in the process. The reaction flask is heated for 2-3 hours under reflux, yielding ethyl hydrogen sulfate and small amount of … Read more