Which solvent is a commonly used to extract all the lipids from homogenized tissue samples and subsequent separation of the lipids from the proteins and sugars present in those samples?

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A mixture of chloroform, methanol, and water is commonly used for lipid extraction from tissue samples. This mixture is known as the Folch solution and is effective at extracting lipids while separating them from proteins and sugars. Ethanol is not as effective at lipid extraction and may not fully separate lipids from other components. Benzene is a hazardous solvent and has been largely phased out of use. Water is not effective at lipid extraction and may lead to emulsions that are difficult to separate. Chloroform and benzene are both hazardous and not commonly used for lipid extraction.

Which Solvent Is a Commonly Used to Extract All the Lipids