coconut oil, lecithen, alcohol

[sean311]

So my chemistry friend showed me how to do a "100%" (as he called it) thc extraction for eating.
Basically, the principle is thc bonds easier when their is more saturated fat present (coconut oil) as well as lipids (soy lecithin) which aid in the transfer process from plant matter to oil.
I heat up buds (1 oz) in 1 cup coconut oil, and 3 tbs soy lecithen. Emulsification begins, and I gently heat the contents for 15 minuets. Then I add HALF teaspoon of vodka, which causes a chemical reaction. (thc 'jumps') from the plant matter its attached to to the fat molecules of the coconut oil.

be careful not to add to much alcohol, over a hot flame with oil,
it is an explosion waiting to happen

anyways
I had a question for all the scientists out their, could I achieve a cleaner extraction with a candy thermometer? i.e. getting the oil to exactly the prime Temperature for extraction, then adding the alcohol....

it seems to me as well, since thc is fat soluble, that I could just stir THC into coconut oil and then leave it for a few months? havent tried...

thx

sean311 Reviewed by sean311 on 05-28-2007. coconut oil, lecithen, alcohol So my chemistry friend showed me how to do a "100%" (as he called it) thc extraction for eating. Basically, the principle is thc bonds easier when their is more saturated fat present (coconut oil) as well as lipids (soy lecithin) which aid in the transfer process from plant matter to oil. I heat up buds (1 oz) in 1 cup coconut oil, and 3 tbs soy lecithen. Emulsification begins, and I gently heat the contents for 15 minuets. Then I add HALF teaspoon of vodka, which causes a chemical Rating: 5

[Non]

hm yeah I'd like to know the exact temperature to heat the coconut oil.. I'd really try this.

did it work for you, and what setting (on the stove) did you heat up the mixture in?

btw could u use half a teaspoon of 151 rum instead of the weaker vodka?

[sean311]

i heated on low temp
it worked very well, people i gave it too fell asleep too
and you can use any nice alcohol such as 151...

[dealwit2legit]

does this process smell up the house?

[Non]

unfermented soy isnt such a good thing.. high isoflavones, as well as other stuff....

[sean311]

it lowers cholesterol (soy lecithin) helps your system absorb fats, and has other valuble nutriesnts. the bag I got even claims its a great salad topping...besides for the extraction you only need a tablespoon or 2

[Non]

so I'm guessing if this is a 100 percent extract.. then 1/28 of this would be equivalent to consuming a gram or a bit less of marijuana. also straining the marijuana from this is hard as oil is very thick and some of it would stay in the plant matter.......

[Non]

I wonder if I can actually just take a spoonful of this and with the bud and it would have affects on me.. not needing to be cooked, into brownies or whatever, like cannabutter.

also about soy:
There are no studies that show soy-derived lecithin has significant effects on cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

according to wiki.

also, interesting website about soy lecithin being toxic waste..

Soy Alert! Soy Lecithin: Sludge to Profit - Jun 30
Kaayla Daniel discusses the dangers of soy lecithin.
Soy Alert! Soy Lecithin: Sludge to Profit

also I do have a question about the straining... I dont think you can even strain the weed from the oil since it's very thick.. unless you do it with a metal strainer maybe.. but it'd leave lots of oil on the buds.

[Non]

btw its heat the coco oil for 15 mins with the bud, then Afterwards add the vodka?

[Non]

u know I read somewhere that a good temp is keep it under 100 C for making butter.

but I dunno you could also go for the trying to decarb it while making it at 245 or so but never going above 255