Question

When performing the extraction of trimyristin from nutmeg, a _______ solvent was used in order to facilitate the isolation of the largely hydrophobic triglyceride?

Answer 1

It is a non-polar solvent. The color yellowish to gray solid that can mix with water is Trimyristin, but can mix in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, dichloromethane, and ether. The chemical formula of Trimyristin is C45H86O6, saturated fat which is the triglyceride of meristic acid.