Optimizing Temperature for Butane Extraction with Manny Sosa

Manuel Sosa leads the analytical testing and research team at Abstrax Tech. In his role, Manny uses advanced techniques such as Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and HPLC to conduct rigorous tests and refine Abstrax SOPs to improve precision and efficiency.

At CannMed 26, Manny will present “Temperature-Controlled Butane Extraction Minimizes Waxes While Preserving Cannabinoids and VOCs”, which explores how temperature affects the quality of butane extracts.

During our conversation, we discuss

• Butane extraction temperature’s significant effect on wax content
• How cannabinoid and terpene yields remain stable across temperature ranges
• How Manny’s team chemically quantified and characterized waxes and fats using 2D gas chromatography
• Whether colder extraction temperatures can eliminate the need for winterization
• Why inhaled alkanes are an open safety question worth studying

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