Hi - I have an air still that will give me 60% ethanol. Rather than mess up a batch with experimentation I thought I'd ask, is that sufficient to use as a solvent for oil production. I suspect the water content will mess up the release of oils, but I'm not sure. any chemistry minded people have a view on this?
The reason I ask is isopropyl is hard to get here and I really don't want to fork out for a reflux still unless I have to.
The reason I ask is isopropyl is hard to get here and I really don't want to fork out for a reflux still unless I have to.