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This document describes a procedure to extract caffeine from cola beverages using dichloromethane. The beverage is first neutralized with sodium carbonate and then the caffeine is extracted by adding dichloromethane in three separate stages, separating the phases between each addition. The dichloromethane solution containing caffeine is evaporated to obtain pure caffeine. The process utilizes the difference in solubility of caffeine in water and dichloromethane to separate it from the beverage.
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