Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting a compound of interest from plant material, such as a cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis, are provided. Particularly, the disclosed systems and methods utilize a crude oil to separate water and impurities including fats, sugars, resin glues, chlorophyll, and proteins prior to preparation of a CBD distillate. The systems and methods are operable to remove the impurities from the crude oil with a brine solution and at least one acid prior to distillation. The systems and methods are operable with conventional solvents containing between about 5 wt % and about 8 wt % water.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting a compound of interest from plant material, such as acannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis, are provided. Particularly, the disclosed systems and methods utilize a crude oil to separate water, fats, and proteins prior to preparation of a CBD distillate. The systems and methods are operable with conventional solvents containing between about 5 wt % and about 8 wt % water.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting a compound of interest from plant material, such as acannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis, are provided. Particularly, the disclosed systems and methods utilize a crude oil to separate water, fats, and proteins prior to preparation of a CBD distillate. The systems and methods are operable with conventional solvents containing between about 5 wt % and about 8 wt % water.