Distillate
| Also Known As | Condensate, still product, distilled fraction |
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What is Distillate?
The condensed liquid collected after the vapor has passed through the condenser during distillation. The distillate contains the more volatile components of the original mixture. Pure compounds have sharp boiling points and produce distillates of constant composition.
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Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
The condensed liquid collected after the vapor has passed through the condenser during distillation. The distillate contains the more volatile components of the original mixture. Pure compounds have sharp boiling points and produce distillates of constant composition.
Distillates are used as purified solvents, isolated chemical products, drinking water (distilled water), spirits (distilled alcohol), petroleum fractions (petrol, kerosene from crude oil distillation), and essential oils from steam distillation of plant materials.
The distillate fraction may contain the most volatile and flammable components. Condensation and collection should be done in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Some early distillate fractions (foreshots in spirits distillation) contain methanol and must be discarded.