Research on the use of the microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) for the extraction of solanesol from tobacco leaves

The extraction of solanesol from tobacco leaves assisted with microwave was studied.The effects of microwave assisted extraction was compared with those of common maceration extraction at room temperature and reflux extraction.The result indicates that microwave extraction is faster,more efficient and can get higher extraction yield.This method also can be used to prepare samples for analysis of solanesol in tobacco leaves.