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===Theory===
===Theory===
Kratom contains a variety of alkaloids that are soluble in both water and alcohol [[Isopropyl alcohol extraction for purification, recrystalization, or blotting |isopropyl alcohol]] or ethanol (Everclear). 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). 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.  
 
(In this theory the original writer thinks alcohol is a non-polar solvent when it is indeed VERY polar just like water is. The actual reason to use alcohol is simply to increase the solubility of the alkaloids that wouldn't dissolve in water. I have corrected the language regarding polarity throughout)
 
(non-polar solvents (Hexane, Toluene, diethyl ether).  


===Preparation===
===Preparation===
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*Raw [[kratom]] powder
*Raw [[kratom]] powder
*White vinegar (i.e. acetic acid. Lemon juice works as well but is less sterile)
*White vinegar (i.e. acetic acid. Lemon juice works as well but is less sterile)
*99% Isopropyl alcohol or ethanol
*99% Isopropyl alcohol or nonpolar solvent of choice
*A large airtight glass mason jar.
*A large airtight glass mason jar.
*Pyrex glassware for evaporating off the solvent after extraction. A large, shallow, lasagna glass Pyrex pan is ideal.
*Pyrex glassware for evaporating off the solvent after extraction. A large, shallow, lasagna glass Pyrex pan is ideal.
*Tools to scrape the resulting extract.
*Tools to scrape the resulting extract. (parchment paper will allow us to avoid this step)
*Time. This process takes at least a week from start to finish.
*Time. This process takes at least a week from start to finish.


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#Slowly add the vinegar or aqueous acid solution to the raw powder. It is important that this step is performed first. Stir the vinegar into the powder. The powder is so powdery it will resist getting wet by the vinegar. Use enough vinegar to completely saturate the kratom, but not too much so that it creates a soupy solution.
#Slowly add the vinegar or aqueous acid solution to the raw powder. It is important that this step is performed first. Stir the vinegar into the powder. The powder is so powdery it will resist getting wet by the vinegar. Use enough vinegar to completely saturate the kratom, but not too much so that it creates a soupy solution.
#Let this acid-kratom mixture sit for an hour.
#Let this acid-kratom mixture sit for an hour.
#Add the [[Isopropyl alcohol extraction for purification, recrystalization, or blotting | isopropyl alcohol]] or ethanol. Stir vigorously, make sure every particle of kratom comes into contact with this solvent.
#Add the [[Isopropyl alcohol extraction for purification, recrystalization, or blotting | isopropyl alcohol]] or nonpolar solvent of choice. Stir vigorously, make sure every particle of kratom comes into contact with this solvent.
#Let this mixture sit for at least 2 days. Heating the alcohol to speed up the process should be avoided due to combustion risk. Agitate daily.
#Let this mixture sit for at least 2 days. Heating the alcohol to speed up the process should be avoided due to combustion risk. Agitate daily.
#After 2-4 days, decant off the kratom-alkaloid containing kratom that has now separated as the top layer of material in the mason jar. Decant this solution into a prepared pyrex pan.
#After 2 days to 6 weeks, decant off the kratom-alkaloid containing kratom that has now separated as the top layer of material in the mason jar. Decant this solution into a prepared pyrex pan. (use parchment paper for an easier process and cleanup)
#Wait X amount of hours for the nonpolar solvent to evaporate off. It is advised to abstain from using heat and just wait. The more surface area, the faster the evaporation. The higher the temperature, the faster the evaporation. The thicker the layer of solvent, the slower the evaporation is.
#Wait X amount of hours for the nonpolar solvent to evaporate off. It is advised to abstain from using heat and just wait. The more surface area, the faster the evaporation. The higher the temperature, the faster the evaporation. The thicker the layer of solvent, the slower the evaporation is. You can also use the oven below 180 degrees or a dehydrator which maintains 165 degrees.
#Once you can drag your finger across the pyrex containing the kratom extract, it is ready. Care should be taken to not ingest any isopropyl alcohol. Scrape this off of the pan. It will most likely be a thin layer of very dark brown crystalline material. It may be powdery depending on the thickness of the decanted solution layer in step 6.
#Once you can drag your finger across the pyrex containing the kratom extract, it is ready. Care should be taken to not ingest any isopropyl alcohol. Scrape this off of the pan. It will most likely be a thin layer of very dark brown crystalline material. It may be powdery depending on the thickness of the decanted solution layer in step 6.


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