Shane Smith

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What are some good techniques to distill essential oils from plants with other undesirable compounds?

Steam distilling is great, but in this case it is leaving an off putting smell and taste in the desired end product. Are there any other methods to distill the volatile oils without direct...

29 May 2018 8,688 10 View

What solvent would you recommend for removal of myclobutanil and/or other pesticides from cannabis extracts?

Some pesticides can be carried over even after short path distillation of crude cannabis extracts into much higher purity. Some attention has been brought to the method of soxhlet extraction...

24 May 2017 2,843 21 View

Can anyone recommend a good recrystallization solvent for THCA that does not dissolve at room temperature, but does when heated?

We have currently been able to isolate THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) to upwards of 99% purity with lab tests to confirm potency. We have only had success recrystallizing this compound to...

16 May 2017 6,990 1 View

Creating Optically Clear THCA Crystals (Sauce)

Sauce and THCA diamonds are a new product that is very interesting in terms of crystallization. The diamonds are made with heat and pressure. They can take weeks to months to grow. They come in...

01 January 1970 5,211 1 View