Isobaric vapour-liquid equilibrium for systems of methyl chloroacetate, methyl dichloroacetate and methyl 2-chloropropionate at 101.33 kPa

Abstract

Isobaric vapour-liquid equilibrium (VLE) data for binary systems containing methyl chloroacetate (MC) + methyl 2-chloropropionate (M2C), MC + methyl dichloroacetate (MDC), and M2C + MDC at 101.33 kPa and the saturated vapour pressure data of these components were measured by using a modified Othmer still. The VLE data showed that these binary systems were all slightly positive deviation solutions compared with the ideal system. Herington area and point tests were used to confirm the thermodynamic consistency for these binary systems, and the results showed good thermodynamic consistency. The interaction energy (Einter) between these components was calculated by molecular simulation to explain the normal boiling point and VLE behavior. The simulation results showed weak hydrogen bonds between these chlorinated esters. In addition, the binary VLE experimental data were correlated by the Wilson, NRTL, and UNIQAC models. The correlated results agreed well with the experimental values.