Question

What are the solvents used for garlic using soxhlet extraction?

Answer 1

The extraction of garlic oil was conducted with a soxhlet extractor using n-hexane(boiling point of 40oC - 60oC) for six hours. The oils were obtained after the solvent was removed under reduced temperature and pressure and refluxing at 70oC so as to remove any excess solvent used for the oil extracted.

Answer 2

Explanation:

For soxhlet extraction, 1 g of fresh garlic was performed using a mixture of garlic and 95% ethanol in the same ratio of solvent to solid as maceration technique.