DMT extraction using lye (sodium hydroxide) and naphtha

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Objective

Acacia confusa rootbark contains 1.15% DMT/N,N-Dimethyltryptamine . If the steps of this extraction are followed precisely, one can expect around 2-3g of DMT. It is recommended to run a test extraction on a lesser amount of acacia confusa root bark, such as 200g. With experience, as one becomes familiar with the process, the extraction will go much smoother.

Safety

• Naptha – DANGER – extremely flammable. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or if liquid is aspirated into the lungs. Naptha is an irritant to the eyes and skin. In the event of skin contact, washing hands with soap will prevent irritation. Harmful if swallowed, excessive inhalation can cause negative health effects. Naptha can be handled safely, but should not be inhaled. To prevent exposure, allow the DMT to dry fully.

• Sodium Hydroxide – Very hazardous in case of skin or eye contact (corrosive, irritant), ingestion or respiration. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindenss, skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Exposure will leave skin feeling soapy, and will not immediately damage the skin. Wash hands thoroughly if this soapy sensation or irritation is felt. Wear gloves and protective eyewear when handling. Repeated or prolonged exposure can be toxic. When adding sodium hydroxide to the glass jar, it must be done gradually to prevent the strong exothermic reaction to crack the container.

Theory

This extraction uses a traditional acid-base methodology to extract freebase DMT. The first steps, the acid wash using vinegar and water, acidify the solution to a pH of 4. Vinegar reacts with the DMT in the plant material to create DMT acetate, This stage is often called the de-fat Converting DMT to a salt form allows for easier absorption by the polar solution. Basifying the solution to a pH of 13 in the following steps allows it to be extracted from the polar solution (water) to the nonpolar solution (naptha). DMT is virtually insoluble in this aqueous phase, so it precipitates out of the naptha solution.

Reagents/Materials

• Naptha
• Lye/Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
• Acacia confusa rootbark (shredded)
• Vinegar
• 2L glass container
• 2 large pots
• Turkey baster (glass)
• Chemical resistant gloves
• Safety googles
• Stove

Optional

• Funnel
• PH meter

Note: The measurements given are meant for an extraction using 500g acacia confusa root bark. They can be scaled up or down if running an extraction on a different amount of root bark.

Preparation

If possible, purchase shredded acacia confusa root bark if it is available. If you can not, use a coffee grinder or blender to shred the bark into fine pieces. Using shredded bark has a large impact on extraction yields.

Freeze the root bark, then let it thaw out. Repeat this three times.

Procedure

1. In a large pot, add 1800mL of water and 200 mL of vinegar. This brings the pH of the solution to approximately 4. This will cause the DMT from the plant material to convert into their acid salts, which are soluble in water. Most other alkaloids from the plant material are not soluble, this step helps remove impurities. Add the 500mg of root bark, then boil with a lid on the pot for at least an hour and 30 minutes.

2. Strain the solution into another pot. Add an additional 1800mL of water and 200mL of vinegar back into pot A. Then, re-add the bark back into pot A and boil for another cycle of an hour and 30 minutes. The desired end result is 1000mL, but some excess is fine.

3. Repeat step 2 two additional times. Multiple repitions assure all the DMT is extracted from the plant material.

4. Now, reduce the contents of pot B (somewhere around 4000mL) down to 1200mL by boiling without a lid. The liquid should now be a rusty red color while it is hot. This process will take approximately 40 minutes.

5. Allow the liquid in pot B to cool, then poor into a 2L glass container and allow it to completely cool in the refrigerator. This will take at least two hours. Allowing the liquid to cool helps prevent excess heat from the sodium hydroxide reaction from damaging the jar.

6. For the following steps, take appropriate safety precautions and wear safety goggles and chemical resistant gloves. Sodium hydroxide can cause chemical burns and blindness.

7. Weigh out 120 grams of sodium hydroxide. Slowly add it in small increments to the solution in the glass container. The contents of the container will heat up rapidly with the addition of the sodium hydroxide. It is important to add it slowly to prevent the glass container from exploding. Adding 20mg every two minutes is a good guideline. The contents will turn grey then black as the pH increases. This step converts DMT into its freebase form, which is extractable with na

7a. (Optional) Measure the pH of the solution with a pH meter, for ideal results the solution should reach a pH of 13.

8. The contents of the jar should still be warm from the previous step. If not, double boil the jar to warm the solution. A double boil allow even heat distribution and prevents close proximately to the burner with the jar. Then add 500mL of naptha to the jar and seal it.

9. Shake vigorously for a 2 minutes the let the contents seperate. Repeat this step 10 times, keeping the jar contents warm. Shaking the jar encourages maximum distribution of its contents, so more DMT freebase will be pulled into the naphtha layer.

10. Allow the naptha layer to separate fully, this may take up to several hours.

11. Using a glass turkey baster, carefully transfer the top naptha layer into an appropriate sized crystallization jar. Avoid transferring any of the black basic layer, which can be difficult while transferring the naphtha to a different container. A wide mouth jar will be easier to scrape the crystallized dmt from.

12. Place the jar into the freezer for at least 48 hours. The dmt will precipitate out off the naptha solution, 48 hours gives ample time for it to crystallize completely. DMT is insoluble in the naptha solution at low temperatures so it precipates out.

13. To separate the dmt from the naptha solution, pour the contents of the crystallization jar through a pipe screen or coffee filter. Allow the dmt to dry for ten hours. The remaining naptha can be reused. Steps 7-11 can be repeated about 4 times for decent yields. A pull can result in 200mg-1g of dmt dependant on the success of the extraction. Using pH strips and accurate/sufficient equipment is beneficial to increase yields.

vinegar

Reducing contents to 1200 mL

1800mL water, 200mL vinegar, 500g acacia confusa root bark

Combined contents from step 3

Boil contents from step 2 in a sealed pot.

Red Devil lye

naptha layer separating

See you on the other side!

-Kaylee (Kaytwo)