Menthol:lactic acid DES is strongly acidic, this negatively impact the extraction of acid labile lipophilic molecules such as lycopene from tomatoes. l wonder if it is possible to bring it to an almost neutral pH value. Does anyone have suggestions?
Menthol is a colorless hexagonal crystals dissolved in acids, alcohol, ether and volatile oils. The acidity of methanol is controlled by selecting the solvent type