👉 Extraction fluid, often referred to as a solvent or extraction medium, is a chemical substance used in the process of extracting desired compounds from a mixture, typically a biological material like plants or tissues. It dissolves the target compounds, allowing them to be separated and isolated from the rest of the mixture. Common extraction fluids include organic solvents like hexane, ethanol, or acetone, which are chosen based on their ability to selectively dissolve specific compounds. The choice of extraction fluid depends on the nature of the target compound and the desired purity of the extract, making it a crucial component in techniques such as solvent extraction, liquid-liquid partitioning, and supercritical fluid extraction.
