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Reaction stoichiometry

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Reagents

Live calculations

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Density & stock concentration

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3.62004 mmol · 1 eq

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Density & stock concentration

Density is required for neat liquids; concentration is required for stock solutions. Either may also be supplied to calculate dispensing volumes.

10.5789 mmol · 2.92232 eq

Expected product

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THEORETICAL YIELD
652.187 mg

0.652187 g · 3.62004 mmol

Limiting reagent: Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid

500 mg · 3.62004 mmol · 1 eq

Acetic anhydride

1080 mg · 10.5789 mmol · 2.92232 eq

1 mL neat liquid

Equations & assumptions

n = m / MW; liquid n = ρV / MW; stock n = CV. Product n = min(nᵢ / νᵢ) × νproduct. Supply balanced coefficients and the correct chemical form. Assumes pure reagents and complete conversion. Product identity and mechanism are not inferred. Uncheck catalysts, solvents and nonstoichiometric additives as appropriate.

Actual Yield & Publication Results

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How it works

Equivalents compare reagent amounts with a chosen reference. For a balanced reaction, divide each included reactant’s amount by its stoichiometric coefficient; the smallest value limits the reaction extent. Multiply this extent by the product coefficient for theoretical product amount. Catalysts and solvents need not participate in limiting-reagent analysis.

Formula: n = m / MW. Theoretical product amount = min(nᵢ / νᵢ) × νproduct. Percentage yield = (actual isolated mass / theoretical product mass) × 100.

Worked example: Illustrative esterification: benzoic acid + methanol → methyl benzoate + water (1:1:1:1). 500 mg benzoic acid (MW 122.12) gives 4.094 mmol; 262.4 mg methanol (MW 32.04) gives 8.190 mmol. Benzoic acid limits the calculated maximum: 4.094 mmol methyl benzoate (MW 136.15) = 557.44 mg. An illustrative isolated mass of 450 mg gives 80.7%. This theoretical maximum assumes complete conversion; it does not predict equilibrium or experimental recovery.

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