Why we use petroleum ether as a solvent in any extraction?
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Crude fat” is often synonymous with “ether extract” and generally refers to “free” lipids that can be extracted into less polar solvents such as petroleum ether or diethyl ether. ... The selected solvent(s) should have a relatively low boiling point to allow low temperature evaporation and leave noresidue.
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Petroleum ether (pet ether) is a commonly used solvent due to its relatively low cost compared to other organic solvents. ... Petroleum ether generally dissolves more non-polar lipids than diethyl ether and has less potential for peroxide formation.
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