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Two methods, two different jobs. extraction separates from the plant; distillation fractionates the extract. Which one, in which order and with which settings depends on the target compound.

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pc·t·01
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2026.10
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01Comparison

Two methods in one table.

Supercritical CO2 extractionMolecular distillation
InputDried, milled plant materialAn extract or oil
JobSeparating target compounds from the plantFractionating the extract by its components
SettingsPressure, temperature, CO2 flow, time; a co-solvent where needed (not used in current products)Vacuum level, wall temperature, feed rate
OutputExtract; spent plant materialDistillate and residue
LimitsPure CO2 dissolves polar compounds poorly; requires high-pressure equipmentHigher purity usually means lower yield
TodayAll seven productsPer project
DocumentProcess record · product sheet · analysis reportProcess record · analysis report

03Flow

Five steps, five records.

  1. 01

    Source

    Plant, part, origin and harvest are recorded. The same name can give a different profile from a different source.

    OutputRaw material record

  2. 02

    Separation

    Supercritical CO2 extraction separates target compounds from the plant material.

    OutputProcess record

  3. 03

    refinement

    Where needed, molecular distillation fractionates the extract towards a target profile.

    OutputProcess record

  4. 04

    Analysis

    The batch is measured with defined methods. The result documents the batch, not the product in general.

    OutputCoA

  5. 05

    Application

    The ingredient is assessed again in the customer's product and regulatory context.

    OutputTDS · SDS

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