Chilled Acetone with IPA and Naphtha - Revision history

Trip: /* De-polymerization💔 */

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‎De-polymerization💔

Trip: /* De-polymerization💔 */

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‎De-polymerization💔

Loveall: /* Equipment🏺 */

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‎Equipment🏺

Loveall: /* Consumables👩‍🌾 */

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‎Consumables👩‍🌾

Loveall: /* Strategy ♟️ */

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‎Strategy ♟️

Loveall: /* Hypotheses 🤔 */

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‎Hypotheses 🤔

Loveall: /* Crystalize ✨ */

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‎Crystalize ✨

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‎Process Overview 👀

Loveall: /* De-polymerization💔 */

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‎De-polymerization💔

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‎De-polymerization

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−	~~Citric~~ acid and plant enzymes degrade at high temperatures, especially above 175F. K+ ions are good at disturbing DMT pi bond aggregation in water and superior to Na+ ions.	+	Ascorbic acid and plant enzymes degrade at high temperatures, especially above 150F-175F. K+ ions are good at disturbing DMT pi bond aggregation in water and superior to Na+ ions.

	== Pull 👩‍🔬==		== Pull 👩‍🔬==

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	==De-polymerization💔==		==De-polymerization💔==
−	Stir in ~~citric~~ acid and KCl. Heat gently to 150F. Cover pot with lid and keep it at this temperature (e.g. using very low heat) for one hour.	+	Stir in ascorbic acid and KCl. Heat gently to 150F. Cover pot with lid and keep it at this temperature (e.g. using very low heat) for one hour.

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 * Stovetop
 * Pot with lid
-* Quart and pint jars
+* Quart jars
 * Scale
 * Pipette
 * Freezer
 * Fan

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 * 800ml water
 * 100g of mimosa hostilis root bark
-* 10g ascorbic acid
+* 10g ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
 * 50g KCl
 * 250ml of '''light''' naphtha/hydrocarbons†

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 ==Strategy ♟️==
-The strategy of this TEK is to break down both DMT aggregates and plant material, while minimizing DMT re-aggregation during the basing step.
+The strategy of this minimum polymer TEK is to break down both natural DMT aggregates during the acid step and minimize DMT aggregation during the basing and pulling steps.
-Agressive alkaline concentration conditions are avoided. While these type of processes can break down plant material, their downside is that they don't break down natural DMT aggregates and can even increase the degree of polymerization.
+Aggressive alkaline concentration conditions are avoided. While these type of processes can break down plant material, their downside is that they don't break down natural DMT aggregates and can even increase the degree of polymerization.

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 *Not all of the DMT is in the plant in monomer form, some of it is in macro-molecule form (also called polymer, oligomer, or goo)
 *In addition to natural DMT polymer, even more polymer can form during the basing step under high alkaline, high ionic strength, and high DMT concentration conditions
 *Once natural DMT polymer is broken down, gentle alkaline conditions keep it from forming again
-* Goo can also form in the solvent. Slow evaporation of freeze precipitated product minimizes DMT-DMT bonding in the final product.
+*Goo can also form in the solvent. Using lighter naphtha (shorter carbon chains) minimizes DMT goo formation.
 *DMT monomer properties compared to DMT polymer:
 **Easier to dissolve in naphtha (better partition coefficient)

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-Heat naptha in a water bath until so it boils (if it does not boil it is not light naphtha and could result in more goo). Boil for 10 minutes or until color stops changing to break up any DMT goo (red/orange colors indicative of goo will become more yellow).
+Place naphtha in freezer to precipitate crystals<sup>†</sup>. Rest in freezer until cloudiness clears (at least 24 hours).
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-Cool to room temperature and place naphtha in freezer to precipitate crystals*. Rest in freezer until cloudiness clears (at least 24 hours).
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-''*If new naphtha was used, one option is to evaporate the solvent until slightly cloudy with the help of a fan in a well ventilated area. A better option is to skip the solvent evaporation. Yield will be lower by ~500mg if using new naphtha, but it will be available for reuse as a one-time "investment" for the next extraction. Subsequently, used naphtha does not need to be evaporated before freezing to get the full yield since it already comes preloaded with a DMT concentration that is saturated at the freezer temperature.''
+''<sup>†</sup>If new naphtha was used, one option is to evaporate the solvent until slightly cloudy with the help of a fan in a well ventilated area. A better option is to skip the solvent evaporation. Yield will be lower by ~500mg if using new naphtha, but it will be available for reuse as a one-time "investment" for the next extraction. Subsequently, used naphtha does not need to be evaporated before freezing to get the full yield since it already comes preloaded with a DMT concentration that is saturated at the freezer's temperature.''
 ''
 == Reclaim Solvent 💚==

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 = Process Overview 👀 =
 *Cell lysing❄️: In a small pot, freeze/thaw powdered bark and water three times
-*De-polymerize💔: Add citric acid together with KCl and brew at 150F for an hour
+*De-polymerize💔: Add citric acid together with KCl and brew at 150F for an hour and cool
-*Pull👩‍🔬: Cool, add light hydrocarbon solvent, basify with NaOH, shake and pull warm solvent at ~120F. Repeat 5x.
+*Pull👩‍🔬: Add light hydrocarbon solvent, basify with NaOH, shake and pull warm solvent at ~120F. Repeat 5x
-*Collect✨: Freeze precipate solvent<sup>†</sup>, decant, dry, and scrape.
+*Collect✨: Freeze precipate solvent<sup>†</sup>, decant, dry, and scrape
-''<sup>†<</sup>Evaporation is skipped and max yield is achieved on reused solvent.
+''<sup>†</sup>Evaporation is skipped and max yield is achieved on reused solvent.
 = Detailed Process 📜=

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 Stir in citric acid and KCl. Heat gently to 150F. Cover pot with lid and keep it at this temperature (e.g. using very low heat) for one hour.
-Notes: Citric acid and plant enzymes degrade at high temperatures, especially above 175F. K+ ions are good at disturbing DMT pi bond aggregation in water and superior to Na+ ions.
 == Pull 👩‍🔬==

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 Freeze/thaw bark mixed with 800ml of water in a pot with a lid. Repeat twice for a total of 3 times. Process can be sped up defrosting over low heat.
-==De-polymerization==
+==De-polymerization💔==
-Stir in citric acid to pH4 and 8% CaCl2 by weight. Heat gently to 150F. Cover pot with lid and keep it at this temperature using very low heat for at least eight hours.
+Stir in citric acid and KCl. Heat gently to 150F. Cover pot with lid and keep it at this temperature (e.g. using very low heat) for one hour.
 == Pull 👩‍🔬==