between_the_eyes (Stranger)
05-04-04 18:07
No 504799
      corvalolum -> phenobarbital(extraction)     

What is the best way to extract and purify phenobarbital from corvalolum.
corvalolum is a mixture containig:
ethyl ester of a-bromo-iso-valeric acid - 2 g
phenobarbital - 2 g
peppermint oil -2 g
NaOH  -3 g
ethyl alcohol - 50-60 ml
water -         40 ml