Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Manuel Sosa leads the analytical testing and research team at Abstrax Tech. In his role, Manny uses advanced techniques such as Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and HPLC to conduct rigorous tests and refine Abstrax SOPs to improve precision and efficiency.
 
At CannMed 26, Manny will present “Temperature-Controlled Butane Extraction Minimizes Waxes While Preserving Cannabinoids and VOCs”, which explores how temperature affects the quality of butane extracts.

During our conversation, we discuss:
⦾ Butane extraction temperature’s significant effect on wax content
⦾ How cannabinoid and terpene yields remain stable across temperature ranges
⦾ How Manny’s team chemically quantified and characterized waxes and fats using 2D gas chromatography
⦾ Whether colder extraction temperatures can eliminate the need for winterization
⦾ Why inhaled alkanes are an open safety question worth studying

Watch Now: youtu.be/lPx4KHU84RM

Thanks to This Episode’s Sponsor: CANN