dmt is produced using dichloromethane.

[sunset35]

The solvent used in the production of dmt was changed from hexane to dichloromethane. Then I immediately ran into trouble.
Since I used dichloromethane in the stb method, it did not separate well and emulsified.
I added rock salt and used a muslin cloth to separate the plant pieces, but the dichloromethane did not seem to separate at all.
Is there any solution to this problem? Do I have to throw it away?
Next time I plan to do it with the ab extraction method and without rock salt, but I would like to hear about possible problems with dichloromethane while I am at it.
Is there anything I need to be more careful with compared to other non-polar solvents?

 

[DarkShaman]

The solvent used in the production of dmt was changed from hexane to dichloromethane. Then I immediately ran into trouble.
Since I used dichloromethane in the stb method, it did not separate well and emulsified.
I added rock salt and used a muslin cloth to separate the plant pieces, but the dichloromethane did not seem to separate at all.
Is there any solution to this problem? Do I have to throw it away?
Next time I plan to do it with the ab extraction method and without rock salt, but I would like to hear about possible problems with dichloromethane while I am at it.
Is there anything I need to be more careful with compared to other non-polar solvents?

I myself am now wondering the same thing as I have some dcm otw & am about to prepare sacrement anew. Perhaps I'll stick w naptha for the time being (heptane on the ready for re-x as well). Anyone have anything they wish to share on this?

 

[sunset35]

I myself am now wondering the same thing as I have some dcm otw & am about to prepare sacrement anew. Perhaps I'll stick w naptha for the time being (heptane on the ready for re-x as well). Anyone have anything they wish to share on this?

Dichloromethane is impressive because it dissolves plastic easily and, unlike other non-polar solvents, it tends to form a layer underneath. Also, when it is emulsified, if too much rock salt is added, it will be difficult to separate it from the viewpoint of volume.

 

[DarkShaman]

Yes, the more I read about it recently the more stoked I am to play around with the bottom-heavy nps! Mhrb touchdown from overseas today, btw!

 

[acacian]

Don't use DCM for STB.. it works better in an A/B extraction. The amount of gunk that competes for the bottom means it has no chance of separating.

 

[DarkShaman]

Don't use DCM for STB.. it works better in an A/B extraction. The amount of gunk that competes for the bottom means it has no chance of separating.

That seems to be the consensus fs. I'll def stick to a/b processes in my dcm research.

 

[acacian]

Also make sure your base liquid isn’t hot when you add DCM .. it will make an absolute mess as it boils at a low temp and will come flowing out. So let it sit for a while after you add your NaOH. Room/ slightly warm temp is all that’s needed. Mix gently..

 

[DarkShaman]

Right on, thx for the tips, acacian. I know much of this info already exists on the nexus, however I rarely have the time to go combing through. Good looking on the assist! Any thoughts on using a sep funnel w dcm? I have a brand new corning 2000ml that I'm itching to try out but I've been reading mixed info re: dcm & sep funnels so I'll probably tread lightly if at all w that one.

 

[Sharkbite88]

Ok i have that in my dmt I put it in when it was worm and like u said it did not separate so I put colmen fuel on top when it was cold and got it to separate but not much dmt came out how do I go about getting my dmt out from this situation im in

 

[Sharkbite88]

Don't use DCM for STB.. it works better in an A/B extraction. The amount of gunk that competes for the bottom means it has no chance of separating.

What is an ab extraction how do u do that

 

[acacian]

Ok i have that in my dmt I put it in when it was worm and like u said it did not separate so I put colmen fuel on top when it was cold and got it to separate but not much dmt came out how do I go about getting my dmt out from this situation im in

If you used DCM first then your DMT will be stuck in that.. I don’t know how the two solvents mix together but DMT isn’t soluble in cold Naptha anyways