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: The non-polar solvent is added, mixed, and then separated. This solvent now carries the concentrated product.

– Must be non-iodized and contain no anti-caking agents (e.g., pure sea salt or kosher salt).

Freezing the plant material causes water inside the cells to expand and form ice crystals. These sharp crystals puncture the cell walls. This physical disruption makes the internal alkaloids highly accessible to the subsequent chemical stages. 2. Acidification (De-Methylation)

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Standard glass can shatter under thermal stress or chemical pressure. Only use high-quality borosilicate glass (such as Pyrex) capable of handling rapid temperature changes.

Perform a "re-x" (re-crystallization) by dissolving the product in a minimal amount of warm, pure heptane, decanting it away from any residue, and re-freezing. 3. Emulsions (Layers Won't Separate)

Check the pH; it should sit comfortably between 2.0 and 4.0.

Widely regarded as a straightforward, step-by-step method.

– VM&P Naphtha or a clean-evaporating equivalent. (Always perform an "evaporation test" on a glass slide to ensure it leaves no oily residue).

Place the dish into the coldest setting of your freezer for .

The mixture will turn completely black. Shake or roll the vessel thoroughly and let it sit in a warm water bath for 2 hours. Phase 5: Solvent Pulling Add 50ml of warm non-polar solvent (naphtha) to the vessel.

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This technique involves changing the pH of a solution to alter the solubility of specific compounds. Converting a substance between its salt form and freebase form allows it to be moved between aqueous and organic solvents.

The pH during basification was too low, keeping the alkaloids trapped in the water.

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