Table 1 Extraction of shikimic acid from reaction mixture using different solvents
From: Microbial transformation of quinic acid to shikimic acid by Bacillus megaterium
| Number | Solvent | Amount recovered (mM) | Recovery (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethyl acetate | 1.15 | 25.55 |
| 2 | Dichloromethane | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| 3 | n-Butanol | 3.2 | 71.11 |
| 4 | Petroleum ether | 3.42 | 76 |