JP Selecta Det-Gras N Solvent Extraction System for Fat and Soluble Substance Analysis

The JP Selecta Det-Gras N is an advanced solvent extraction system based on the classic Soxhlet method, optimized for high-speed and efficient fat and soluble substance extraction. Utilizing a two-stage extraction process, it reduces processing time by 30–70% compared to traditional Soxhlet techniques, making it ideal for biotechnology workflows involving molecular diagnostics, food chemistry, and environmental contaminant analysis.

Key technical features include:

• Heating system: Protected electric heater with uniform heat distribution via radiator surface ensures stable operating temperatures between 90°C and 240°C.
• Temperature control: Robust thermocouple sensor with over-temperature safety device for precise and safe operation.
• Extraction thimbles: Compatible with glass or cellulose thimbles (Øext 26 x 60 mm) suitable for diverse sample matrices.
• Solvent compatibility: Supports common solvents such as petroleum ether, diethyl ether, hexane, acetone, and acetonitrile, enabling broad applications from fatty acid profiling to soluble ligand extraction.
• Sample and solvent volume: Handles up to 50 mL solvent volume per sample, supporting efficient throughput in bioprocessing and food science laboratories.
• Solvent recovery: Achieves 60 to 80% solvent recovery, enhancing operational sustainability and reducing solvent costs.
• Memory & programming: Includes 16 programmable method memories for repetitive extraction cycles, facilitating consistent analysis across batches.

The Det-Gras N extractor is commonly used for precise fat quantification in meat products, animal fodder, fish, prepared foods, and other biological samples. It is also essential for extracting soluble environmental pollutants like dioxins and PCBs in biomedical and environmental research. This system is critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and synthetic biology research where reliable solvent extraction of lipids and soluble compounds is required.

Its epoxy-coated steel housing provides chemical resistance suitable for laboratory environments focused on bioprocessing, gene editing, and molecular cloning workflows. The Det-Gras N's efficiency and versatility make it a vital instrument for researchers specializing in food biochemistry, clinical diagnostics, and biomanufacturing applications involving fat and compound extraction with solvent-based technologies.