Table 1.
Exp. No. | Gloriosa Seeds Loaded (Kg) | Pressure of Extractor | Temp (°C) | Flow Rate of Liquid CO2 (g/min) (3% Water as co Solvent) | Yield (G) | Assay of Colchicine (HPLC) (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3.0 | 200 | 60 | 100 | 1.2 | Nil, waxy |
2 | 3.0 | 250 | 60 | 100 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
3 | 3.0 | 300 | 60 | 100 | 10.3 | 6.92 |
4 | 3.0 | 350 | 60 | 100 | 56.2 | 20.3 |
5 | 3.0 | 400 | 60 | 100 | 72.8 | 27.0 |
6 | 3.0 | 450 | 60 | 100 | 80.1 | 16.15 |