Alan Kuhlemier Chem430 F16
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Chemistry Research 430
- Fall 2016
- Alan Kuhlemier
- Senior Chemistry Major
Research Times
T 8-11 am Thur 1-6 pm
- section 02 = 0.50 credit = 8 hours per week.
Proposed Research Project
Isolation of Chlorogenic Acid from green coffee beans
General Information
- Advisor: Brad Sturgeon
Proposal
I want to extract chlorogenic acid from green coffee beans. Then purify it with flash chromatography, and finally refine the process improving upon it.
Instruments to be used
CombiFlash RF 200i
References (2 minimum)
References
- Five ways to Isolate Chlorogenic acid.
- Microwave assisted extraction with other references to standard solvent extractions.
Research pledge
I, Alan Kuhlemier, have read the Chem/Bioc 430 course syllabus and understand the general structure and expectations of the research program. The above material was prepared after consultation, and in conjunction with my research advisor.