Multisolvent heatless extraction of Kratom: Difference between revisions

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===Theory===

Kratom contains a variety of alkaloids that are soluble in both polar solvents (water) and non-polar solvents (isopropyl alcohol, Everclear, etc). This extraction attempts to yield as much of the psychoactive alkaloids in kratom as possible. The acetic acid will provide a polar solvent (95% water after all) and the lower pH will aid in extraction. The nonpolar solvent of choice will capture all of the psychoactive chemicals such as indole alkaloids and partial mu opioid agonists.

Kratom contains a variety of alkaloids that are soluble in both polar solvents (water) and non-polar solvents (isopropyl alcohol, Everclear, etc) *See end of section for notes*. This extraction attempts to yield as much of the psychoactive alkaloids in kratom as possible. The acetic acid will provide a polar solvent (95% water after all) and the lower pH will aid in extraction. The nonpolar solvent of choice will capture all of the psychoactive chemicals such as indole alkaloids and partial mu opioid agonists.

* Ethanol and isopropanol are both polar solvents, they do exhibit both polar and non-polar functionalities, but in this example they'd be considered polar. Organic solvents such as naphtha, (cyclo)alkanes like pentane and hexane, benzene, toluene, and diethyl ether are non-polar solvents. However, I'm not saying to use one of these true non-polar solvents in this procedure. The alkaloids will not be soluble in non-polar solvents after the addition of acetic acid. I assume the author means that you should just use ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol. If you're not using ethanol make sure you've thoroughly evaporated the alcohol off. Cone 16/10/21

===Preparation===

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 ===Theory===
-Kratom contains a variety of alkaloids that are soluble in both polar solvents (water) and non-polar solvents (isopropyl alcohol, Everclear, etc). This extraction attempts to yield as much of the psychoactive alkaloids in kratom as possible. The acetic acid will provide a polar solvent (95% water after all) and the lower pH will aid in extraction. The nonpolar solvent of choice will capture all of the psychoactive chemicals such as indole alkaloids and partial mu opioid agonists.
+Kratom contains a variety of alkaloids that are soluble in both polar solvents (water) and non-polar solvents (isopropyl alcohol, Everclear, etc) *See end of section for notes*. This extraction attempts to yield as much of the psychoactive alkaloids in kratom as possible. The acetic acid will provide a polar solvent (95% water after all) and the lower pH will aid in extraction. The nonpolar solvent of choice will capture all of the psychoactive chemicals such as indole alkaloids and partial mu opioid agonists.
+* Ethanol and isopropanol are both polar solvents, they do exhibit both polar and non-polar functionalities, but in this example they'd be considered polar. Organic solvents such as naphtha, (cyclo)alkanes like pentane and hexane, benzene, toluene, and diethyl ether are non-polar solvents. However, I'm not saying to use one of these true non-polar solvents in this procedure. The alkaloids will not be soluble in non-polar solvents after the addition of acetic acid. I assume the author means that you should just use ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol. If you're not using ethanol make sure you've thoroughly evaporated the alcohol off.   Cone 16/10/21
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