Preparation of Medicinal Plants: Basic Extraction and ...
2020-1-29u2002·u2002P ROPERTIES OF S OLVENT OF E XTRACTIONS (i) Water.It is the most polar solvent and is used in the extraction of a wide range of polar compounds.[9,12] Advantages.It dissolves a wide range of substances; it is cheap, nontoxic, nonflammable, and highly polar.[9,12] Disadvantages.It promotes bacterial and mold growth; it may cause hydrolysis, and a large amount of heat is required to …
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