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Converting Ricinus Communis Extract to Powder by Marie Joy Engay is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The author has prepared an extract of Ricinus communis leaves in ethanol but after evaporating the ethanol, an oily form remains rather than a powder. Several experts provide suggestions for obtaining a powder form, including freeze drying the extract after fully removing the ethanol using a rotary evaporator or washing with hexane to remove oils before drying. Another recommends adding an excipient like lactose to absorb oils and allow drying to a powder. Achieving full solvent removal without chemical cha
- Author
- Marie Joy Engay
- Language
- EN