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DMT EXTRACTION
Objective
Acacia confusa rootbark contains 1.15% DMT/N,N-Dimethyltryptamine [1]. If the steps of this extraction are followed precisely, one can expect around 3-4g 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. Harmful if swallowed, excessive inhalation can cause negative health effects.[2]
- 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. Repeated or prolonged exposure can be toxic.[3]
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. 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. 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 bark and the solution into another pot. Add an additional 1800mL of water and 200mL of vinegar back into pot A. Then, add the bark back into pot A and boil for another cycle of an hour and 30 minutes.
3. Repeat step 2 two additional times.
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.
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.
6. For the following steps, take appropriate safety precautions and wear safety goggles and chemical resistant gloves.
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 black as the pH increases.
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. 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.
10. Allow an hour for the naptha layer to separate fully. It may be necessary to allow it to separate for several hours.
11. Using a glass turkey baster, carefully transfer the top naptha layer into an appropriate sized crystallization jar. 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.
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.
See you on the other side!
-Kaylee (Kaytwo)