The visual criterion which has to be assessed is to ensure it's not oily or sticky.
This is a separation technique that involves the use selective boiling and condensation to separate a liquid mixture into different components.
In the case of Crude reaction product , it is best to ensure that it is not oily or sticky before semimicro distillation is done.
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