Solvents Acetone Research Articles

A disparity in solvatochromism of C[dbnd]O and S[dbnd]O vibrational probe: A study of structurally similar acetone and dimethyl sulfoxide

Solvatochromic studies of small IR probes are beneficialto study the structural dynamics of biomolecules as well as measuring the strength of surrounding electric fields in condensed phases.Herein, we have investigated the CO and SO vibrational probes of structurally similar acetone and dimethyl sulfoxide respectively to compare the solvatochromism. Interestingly in water CO formed both one hydrogen bond and two hydrogen bond complexes wherein SO formed only two hydrogen bond complexes.Not only this, but we have also investigated how different solvents alter the IR spectra of the CO and SO vibrating modes during the interaction with α CH of acetone and DMSO respectively.The IR absorption spectra of CO of acetone altered after αdeuteration(acetoned6) in aprotic organic solvents as well as aqueous solvents. But, surprisingly for DMSO and DMSOd6, the IR spectra of SO mode remain intact during α isotopic exchange (CH3to CD3) in organic aprotic solvents but in strong coordinating polar protic solvents (D2O) it is altered remarkably. The equivalent frequency gap of CO of acetone and acetoned6 in organic solvents and water represent the no interaction of α CH/D with solvent molecules. Parallelly unaltered IR spectral signature of SO of both DMSO and DMSOd6 in aprotic organic solvent represents the stationary state of the ‘S’ atom and altered SO IR absorption in water signifies the different α CH and α C-D interaction with the surrounding water molecules. These results are the cautionary of perturbation on IR probe during α CH interaction with solvents as well as guest molecules.

Stability and Esterification Activity of Candida rugosa Lipase Immobilized on Celite with Acetone Solvent

Candida rugosa lipase (CRL) is an enzyme that is widely used in biopharmaceutical and biopesticide industries due to its high catalytic ability and reusability. However, conditions from industrial processes that are often outside CRL stability range may cause denaturation or destabilization of the enzyme, causing it to be not reusable, hence lowering its economic value. To increase its catalytic activity, stability, and reusability, CRL enzyme can be immobilized in a matrix. In this study, the CRL was physically adsorbed onto Celite-545. The immobilization process was done using buffer solution with the addition of acetone. The influence of initial enzyme concentration and immobilization condition (time, temperature, and pH) were optimized using OFAT method. The data were taken in terms of esterification activity, thermal stability, and protein content. The result showed good thermal stability of the immobilized biocatalysts and an increase in esterification activity at optimum conditions that supported the efficiency of Celite-545 as lipase immobilization supports.

Carbon nanotube-cellulose ink for rapid solvent identification.

In this work, a conductive ink based on microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was used to produce transducers for rapid liquid identification. The transducers are simple resistive devices that can be easily fabricated by scalable printing techniques. We monitored the electrical response due to the interaction between a given liquid with the carbon nanotube-cellulose film over time. Using principal component analysis of the electrical response, we were able to extract robust data to differentiate between the liquids. We show that the proposed liquid sensor can classify different liquids, including organic solvents (acetone, chloroform, and different alcohols) and is also able to differentiate low concentrations of glycerin in water (10-100 ppm). We have also investigated the influence of two important properties of the liquids, namely dielectric constant and vapor pressure, on the transduction of the MFC-MWCNT sensors. These results were corroborated by independent heat flow measurements (thermogravimetric analysis). The proposed MFC-MWCNT sensor platform may help paving the way to rapid, inexpensive, and robust liquid analysis and identification.

Hydrophile-lipophile balance solid phase extraction of surface water organics: Fluorescent elution preference and overlooked fractions

Fluorescent dissolved organic matter (FDOM) in surface water has broad implications on water quality research and operations. Solid phase extraction (SPE) is the most widely used technique to extract FDOM. However, fluorescent elution preferences by common solvents and content of quantifiable chromophores in waste fraction remain largely unknown, both quantitatively and qualitatively. In this work, the preferential selection of various types of FDOM captured by and lost from SPE as characterized by the fluorescence excitation-emission matrix (EEM) were investigated. Three elution solvents (methanol, acetone, and dichloromethane) were adopted to elute the DOM that was enriched on a typical SPE sorbent. Results revealed that high polarity (methanol) and medium polarity (acetone) solvents eluted the highest variety and quantity of humic acid-like substances (Region V), while the low polarity (dichloromethane) elution solvent was more suitable for eluting tyrosine (Region I) and tryptophan (Region II). Compared to eluting only with methanol, sequential elution and recombination using the three aforementioned solvents demonstrated a significant increase in not only DOC recovery (by 7%), but fluorescence integral values and fluorescence characteristics covering collectively much larger fluorescence regions that more closely resembled raw water. For the first time, the fluorescence EEM of waste after loading the sample revealed a previously overlooked FDOM loss of 20%, caused by ineffective adsorption onto the solid phase resin. Substantial carbonaceous and nitrogenous FDOM were present in this fraction (the fluorescence intensity of aromatic protein in waste exceeds 20% of that in raw water), indicating possible underestimations of FDOM-related research in areas such as disinfection byproduct and toxicity work. The results of this study provide both a qualitative and quantitative characterization of the elution and lost products of SPE in capturing FDOM.

FTIR Analysis of the Functional Group Composition of Coal Tar Residue Extracts and Extractive Residues

The extracts and extractive residues were obtained by single-stage extraction with acetone, CS2 and acetone/carbon disulphide solvent (IACDSM) under mild conditions, and they were then characterised by infrared and segmented peak fitting analysis. The results showed that acetone and CS2 solvents could dissolve more aromatic structures containing fatty side chains, while the mixed solvents could extract more phenolic substances. The acetone extracts were mainly asymmetric -CH2 stretching vibrations, while the remaining two extracts were dominated by aliphatic -CH. A comparison of the IR results of the tar residue and the three solvent extracts showed that the main structure of the tar residue was not altered throughout the process, but the aromatic structure was altered more by the extraction. Compared to the original sample, the proportion of tetrasubstituted or trisubstituted benzene rings in the three solvent extracts increased, while the proportion of pentasubstituted benzene rings produced a significant decrease. Comparison of the IR structural parameters showed that the aromatic ring condensation was higher in the as-received CS2 extracts and acetone extracts, with the acetone extracts having longer straight aliphatic chains and fewer branched chains. The analysis of the composition of the extraction results provides a reference basis for the separation and purification technology of coal tar residue, enabling the further development of China’s coal chemical industry.

Solubility and Polymorphism of a HOF Monomer N1,N3,N5-Tris(pyridin-4-yl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide in 12 Neat Solvents at Temperatures from 283.15 to 323.15 K

A gravimetric method is adopted to measure the solid–liquid equilibrium of N1,N3,N5-tris(pyridin-4-yl)benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (TPBTC), a hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) monomer in different solvents (methanol, dichloromethane, isopropanol, n-hexane, acetone, ethanol, 2-butanone, n-butanol, acetonitrile, water, ethyl acetate, and n-propanol). The experiment is carried out at atmospheric pressure, and the experimental temperatures range from 283.15 to 323.15 K. The powder X-ray diffraction analysis was performed on the equilibrium solid-phase characterization of TPBTC in different solvents, and the solid form of solute in equilibrium with different solvents was a mixture of three kinds of crystalline forms and an amorphous form. In the 12 monosolvents, the solubility increased with absolute temperature, and the following order was obtained: 2-butanone > isopropanol > n-propanol > n-butanol > ethyl acetate > acetonitrile > methanol > ethanol > dichloromethane > n-hexane > acetone > water. In the studied temperature range, the maximum and minimum values were recorded for 2-butanone (0.6753 × 10–3 mol/mol at 323.15 K) and water (0.004650 × 10–3 mol/mol at 283.15 K), respectively. The solubility behavior and solvent effects in various solvents were first investigated by the hydrogen bond acceptor tendencies as the main factor then interpreted by solvent polarity, cohesive energy density, and steric effect for some exceptions. In addition, the solid–liquid equilibrium data of TPBTC were correlated with the Yaws model and the Apelblat model. Furthermore, the two thermodynamic models were evaluated using the Akaike Information Criterion and Akaike weights. It can be observed that the Yaws model was more appropriate than the Apelblat model.

Heterometallic complexes of trivalent copper dithiocarbamate with indium and gallium chloride

Heterometallic Cu−In and Cu−Ga complex salts, [Cu(III)(dedtc)2][In(III)Cl4] (1) and [Cu(III)(dedtc)2][Ga(III)Cl4] (2) (dedtc = −S2CNEt2, diethyldithiocarbamate), were synthesized from Cu(II)(dedtc)2, In(III)Cl3, and Ga(III)I3 in dichloromethane and acetone solvents. The trivalent copper complex [Cu(III)(dedtc)2]+ was produced by an oxidation reaction of Cu(II)(dedtc)2 and [M(III)Cl4]– (M = In, Ga) which exhibit a blue-shift of the C–N vibrational mode resulting from the high oxidation state of copper(III) cations. In the Cu−Ga complex salt (2), [Ga(III)Cl4]– was obtained by a halogen exchange reaction between Ga(III)I3 and CH2Cl2. Cu−In and Cu−Ga complex single crystals were grown in benzene and dichloromethane media. Their crystal structures were confirmed that [Cu(III)(dedtc)2]+ units formed distorted octahedral structures with infinite polymeric Cu–S chains surrounded by dimeric [M(III)Cl4]– and benzene. The crystal structures of 1 and 2 included benzene as a guest molecule due to strong noncovalent interactions of metal chloride anions.

Evaluation of Extractive Values, Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Constituents of Red Soko (Celosia Trigyna) and Green Soko (Celosia argentea)

Medicinal plants are indispensable sources of bioactive compounds and have proved to be stalwart ingredients for a wide range of applications. The potency of five different solvents in extracting bioactive constituents; qualitative and quantitative determination of phytochemicals of red soko and green soko were studied. The plant were cut into smaller pieces, air-dried, ground into powdery sample, sieved with 40 mm mesh size and properly labelled. Each sample was extracted using five different solvents (acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol and water) at ratio 1: 10 for 72 h. Each solvent extract was screened for nine phytochemicals (flavonoid, carotenoid, phenol, oxalate, tannin, saponin, alkaloid, phytate and ascorbic acid). It was observed that the plant extract contained seven phytochemicals in both red and green soko. The highest extractive values and qualitative screening of phytochemicals in red soko and green soko were obtained in water and methanol extracts. Quantitative phytochemical analysis showed that there was higher content of saponin, phytate and ascorbic acid in the two vegetables. Red soko contained lower ascorbic acid, saponin, total phenol, total carotenoid, alkaloid and flavonoid than green soko while green soko had lower phytate and tannin than red soko. There was no significant difference (P˂0.05) in flavonoids, total carotenoid and alkaloid contents in red soko and in green soko there was no significant difference (P˂0.05) in total carotenoid and alkaloid contents.

Graphene oxide produced from spent coffee grounds in electrospun cellulose acetate scaffolds for tissue engineering applications

Biomaterials are widely used in the field of tissue engineering as coatings, scaffolds, or injectables. Since these materials need to be compatible with the biological conditions of the human body, improving the sources and methods of production for biomaterials call for continuous innovation. In this study, fibers were electrospun from cellulose acetate (CA) polymer solution using graphene oxide (GO) as a filler, for bone tissue engineering applications. The GO was synthesized from spent coffee grounds, a carbonaceous source that is discarded abundantly. A non-energy-intensive methodology was used for the production. CA with 5 wt% of GO nanoparticles was dissolved in a dimethylacetamide and acetone solvent mixture to produce the polymer solution. The nanofibrous scaffolds were tested for their morphological and mechanical properties as well as their biocompatibility. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results showed that electrospinning produced smooth nanofibers with very few beads. Fiber diameters decreased with the addition of GO nanoparticles. Mechanical testing showed that modified CA scaffolds exhibited an improved tensile strength of 115.75 kPa on average compared to the pristine ones. In addition, a cell culture study revealed that using graphene oxide as a modifier of the matrix is non-toxic and promoted cell growth. The oxygen-rich and hydrophilic nature of GO played a role in the biocompatibility of the produced fibers. In general, this study showed that agro-residual biomass can be used to produce and modify biomaterials. This aspect contributes to research on sustainable bio-composites and the effort in environmental conservation.

Dye-sensitized solar cell performance improvement by dye-solvent polarity and redox mediator potential alignment

Maximizing dye-adsorption onto semiconductor surface is critical to improve dye@ZnTiO3 n-type dye-sensitized solar cell (n-DSSC) performance. Polarity of solvent, used in loading merocyanine dye (MC-540) onto ZnTiO3 film electrode, is investigated here for the first time. With higher dye-adsorption energy (-37.1792 eV), the highly-polar water solvent yields an MC-540@ZnTiO3-based DSSC with higher cell performance, compared to organic solvents ethyl alcohol, acetone and diethyl ether, using iodide/iodine redox couple. This is evidenced by Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory (TD-DFT). The least polar diethyl ether solvent shows a turbulent behavior at the MC-540@ZnTiO3 interface, with low absorbance (0.072 at 540 nm), and low adsorption energy −0.7952 eV (-18.3390 kcal/mol). The simulations are confirmed by experimental spectral results and photo-current density vs. potential (J-V) characteristics, where diethyl ether exhibits immeasurably low photo-current, let alone other technical difficulties due to high volatility. Among the various solvents, water exhibits highest short-circuit photocurrent density (0.075 mA/cm−2), open circuit potential (0.150 V), fill factor (0.363) and conversion efficiency (0.04%). Potential diagrams for the MC-540@ZnTiO3 interface in dark and under illumination are described. Simulation and experimental results combined dictate using the environmentally friendly highly polar water solvent over organic dyes in manufacturing MC-540@ZnTiO3-based DSSCs.

Fenugreek Seeds Extracts as Growth Regulatory and Feeding Inhibitor for the African Melon Lady Bird Beetle Henosepilachna elaterii (Rossi)

This study aimed at investigating the effect of the extracts offenugreek seeds on feeding and development of the African melonladybird beetle, Henosepilachna elaterii. (Rossi). Seeds of fenugreek(Trigonella foenum-graceum) were extracted by distilled water andorganic solvents (chloroform, acetone and ethanol), and the extracts weretested against the African melon ladybird beetle under laboratoryconditions. Both aqueous and organic extracts showed significant growthregulatory activities, mainly prolonging the larval duration. The effectwas clear in late instars. The organic extracts showed strong feedinginhibitory activity against the fourth larval instar, where the amounts offood consumed inversely related to dose. The effects induced by acetoneand ethanol extracts were greater than chloroform extract. Phytochemicalgroups present in various fractions were identified. Various aspects ofefficacy against the test insect are discussed

3D-Printed Organic Conjugated Trimer for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Applications.

Small molecule organic semiconductors (SMOSs) have emerged as a new class of photocatalysts that exhibit visible light absorption, tunable bandgap, good dispersion, and solubility. However, the recovery and reusability of such SMOSs in consecutive photocatalytic reactions is challenging. This work concerns a 3D-printed hierarchical porous structure based on an organic conjugated trimer, named EBE. Upon manufacturing, the photophysical and chemical properties of the organic semiconductor are maintained. The 3D-printed EBE photocatalyst shows a longer lifetime (11.7 ns) compared to the powder-state EBE (1.4 ns). This result indicates a microenvironment effect of the solvent (acetone), a better dispersion of the catalyst in the sample, and reduced intermolecular π-π stacking, which results in improved separation of the photogenerated charge carriers. As a proof-of-concept, the photocatalytic activity of the 3D-printed EBE catalyst is evaluated for water treatment and hydrogen production under sun-like irradiation. The resulting degradation efficiencies and hydrogen generation rates are higher than those reported for the state-of-the-art 3D-printed photocatalytic structures based on inorganic semiconductors. The photocatalytic mechanism is further investigated, and the results suggest that hydroxyl radicals (HO⋅) are the main reactive radicals responsible for the degradation of organic pollutants. Moreover, the recyclability of the EBE-3D photocatalyst is demonstrated in up to 5 uses. Overall, these results indicate the great potential of this 3D-printed organic conjugated trimer for photocatalytic applications.

Additive-optimized micro-structure in cellulose acetate butyrate-based reverse osmosis membrane for desalination

Progress toward the high water flux of cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB)-based reverse osmosis (RO) membrane is a bottleneck for desalination and mitigation of fresh water shortage. Here, we develop an “optimization of formulation-induced structure” strategy using acetone (solvent), triethyl phosphate (pore-inducing agent), glycerin and n-propanol (boosters), which achieves a state-of-the-art salt rejection of 97.1% and permeate flux of 8.73 L m−2·h−1, ranking top among CAB-based RO membrane. Compared with reported literatures, it represents high separation performance for different concentrations (20–100 mg L−1) of Rhodamine B and Congo red, different ion types (NaCl and MgCl2), different time (600 min), and resistance to feed pressure changes. The key is the appropriate viscosity of the casting solution (995.52 mPa s), the synergy between the components and additives, contributing to the formation of “jellyfish"-like microscopic pore structure with the lowest surface roughness (Ra = 16.3) and good hydrophilicity. The proposed correlation mechanism between additive-optimized micro-structure and desalination provides a promising prospect for CAB-based RO membrane.

Antibacterial activity of extracts from Artemisia herba alba

Exctract of Artemisia herba alba were evaluated for their antibacterial activity against Gram negative bacteria like E. coli , Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Gram positive bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus . The inhibitory effect in vitro was defined as the difference between the growth rate without herbs and the growth rate in the presence of an extract uses four solvent methanol , water , chloroform and acetone . The study revealed that methanole at concentration 16 mg most active against Gram negative bacteria like E.coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa , followed by chloroform and then acetone and water extract

Lignin decolorization in organic solvents and their application in natural sunscreen

In order to improve the utilization of industrial lignin as an effective component for ultraviolet (UV) shielding, organic solvent (methanol, ethanol, and acetone) fractionation was applied to improve its UV absorption performance and reduce its apparent color. Physicochemical properties of lignin and lignin-based sunscreens, such as molar mass fraction, functional group content, color change and UV shielding properties, were characterized in detail by GPC, UV spectroscopy, 31P NMR and HSQC-NMR spectroscopy. The results showed that the color and UV-shielding properties of the soluble fraction were significantly superior to those of the original and insoluble fractions. Different lignin fractions were acted as the only active substance in the pure cream and its UV-shielding properties were compared. Among them, the composite sunscreen by adding 5 wt% acetone fractionated lignin had highest sun protection factor (SPF) value of 6.6, approximately 4.5 times higher than those sunscreens mixed with pristine lignin. Overall, this work offers the potential of industrial lignin in value-added applications such as UV protection and cosmetics.

Heterologous Expression, Purification and Characterization of an Alkalic Thermophilic β-Mannanase CcMan5C from Coprinopsis cinerea.

A endo-1,4-β-mannanase (CcMan5C) gene was cloned from Coprinopsis cinerea and heterologously expressed in Pichia pastoris, and the recombinant enzyme was purified by Ni-affinity chromatography and identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS). CcMan5C hydrolyzed only locust bean gum galactomannan (LBG) but not α-mannan from S. cerevisiae or Avicel cellulose, oat spelt xylan, or laminarin from Laminaria digitata. CcMan5C exhibited distinctive catalytic features that were different from previously reported β-mannanases. (1) CcMan5C is the first reported fungal β-mannase with an optimal alkalic pH of 8.0-9.0 for hydrolytic activity under assay conditions. (2) CcMan5C is the first reported alkalic fungal β-mannase with an optimal temperature of 70 °C for hydrolytic activity under assay conditions. (3) The organic solvents methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and acetone at concentrations of 10% or 20% did not inhibit CcMan5C activity, while 10% or 20% isopropanol and acetone even enhanced CcMan5C activity by 9.20-34.98%. Furthermore, CcMan5C tolerated detergents such as Tween 20 and Triton X-100, and its activity was even enhanced to 26.2-45.6% by 1% or 10% Tween 20 and Triton X-100. (4) CcMan5C solution or lyophilized CcMan5C exhibited unchanged activity and even increasing activity after being stored at -20 °C or -80 °C for 12 months and retained above 50% activity after being stored at 4 °C for 12 months. These features make CcMan5C a suitable candidate for the detergent industry and paper and pulp industry.

Grape Pomace as a Natural Source of Phenolic Compounds: Solvent Screening and Extraction Optimization.

The optimization of extraction by using solvents of phenolic compounds (TPh) of grape pomace (GP) based on a central composite design was investigated. The GP was characterized, and preliminary assays were conducted with five different solvents (water, ethanol, acetone, methanol, and butanol) and the aqueous mixtures thereof. Ethanol and acetone were revealed to be the best solvents for TPh extraction. The main extraction parameters (temperature-T, time-t, solvent concentration, and liquid-solid ratio-L/S) were optimized by using a central composite design. The optimized conditions for the ethanol extraction (T = 60 °C, t = 1.5 h, L/S = 25 mL/gdryGP) and for acetone (T = 50 °C, t = 1.5 h, L/S = 25 mL/gdryGP) were determined. Single-stage extraction revealed a TPh of 45.18 ± 9.51 mgGAE/gdryGP for acetone and a TPh of 38.70 ± 3.64 mgGAE/gdryGP for ethanol. The characterization of the extracts revealed the presence of gallic acid, caffeic acid, syringic acid, vanillic acid, chlorogenic acid, and p-coumaric acid, where the concentration of the first three compounds stands out in all extracts. A three-stage extraction increased the yield of ethanol to 63.3 mg GAE/gdryGP and the yield of acetone to 59.2 mg GAE/gdryGP. Overall, both solvents allow the extraction of phenolic compounds of grape pomace, but ethanol is commonly considered a greener solvent for this purpose.

Co-crystal of nadifloxacin with oxalic acid.

The 2:1 co-crystal of nadifloxacin [systematic name: 9-fluoro-8-(4-hy-droxy-piperidin-1-yl)-5-methyl-1-oxo-6,7-di-hydro-1H,5H-pyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinoline-2-carb-oxy-lic acid] with oxalic acid, C19H21FN2O4·0.5C2H2O4, was prepared by slow evaporation from a chloro-form:acetone solvent system. Nadifloxacin belongs to the group of anti-bacterial drugs. The co-crystal is stabilized through an intra-molecular O-H⋯O bond and inter-molecular hydrogen bonds. It was studied by FT-IR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction. Hirshfeld surface analysis indicated that the major contribution to the packing is from O⋯H/H⋯O inter-actions.

ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF LANTANA CAMARA AGAINST PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, SERRATIA MARCESCENS AND STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS TO DEVELOP OINTMENT BASED THERAPY

Plant extract (Lantana camara) and earthworm (Pheretima posthuma) extract have been used to treat many illnesses for centuries; they have been reported to suppress the growth of many pathogenic bacteria and are specially used for wound healing. We analyzed the antibacterial activity of the different organic extracts obtained from these species against pathogenic strains of bacteria and compared them to know which is more potent for developing antiseptic ointment. Ethanol and acetone solvents were used for the extraction and analyzed for their antibacterial activity by the disk diffusion and shake flask test. Then we identified the minimum inhibitory concentration of extracts against gram-positive and gram-negative strains. Lantana camara showed the largest growth inhibitory zone against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, followed by Serratia marcescens, and Staphylococcus aureus. MIC for plant extract was 150μg/ml, while earthworm extract inhibited growth at a minimum dose of 200μg/ml. We found that the plant's ethanol extract (L. camara) exhibited robust antimicrobial activity compared to the worm extract. Current investigation reinforces the application of Lantana camara extract to develop ointment to treat wound infections.

Two-Step Purification and Partial Characterization of Keratinolytic Proteases from Feather Meal Bioconversion by Bacillus sp. P45

This study aimed to purify and partially characterize a keratinolytic protease produced by Bacillus sp. P45 through bioconversion of feather meal. Crude protease extract was purified using a sequence of an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) in large volume systems (10, 50, and 500 g) to increase obtaining purified enzyme, followed by a diafiltration (DF) step. Purified protease was characterized in terms of protein profile analysis by SDS-PAGE, optimum temperature and pH, thermal deactivation kinetics at different temperatures and pH, and performance in the presence of several salts (NaCl, CaCl2, MnCl2, CaO, C8H5KO4, MgSO4, CuSO4, ZnSO4, and FeCl3) and organic solvents (acetone, ethanol, methanol, acetic acid, diethyl ether, and formaldehyde). ATPS with high capacities resulted in purer protease extract without compromising purity and yields, reaching a purification factor up to 2.6-fold and 6.7-fold in first and second ATPS, respectively, and 4.0-fold in the DF process. Recoveries were up to 79% in both ATPS and reached 84.3% after the DF step. The electrophoretic analysis demonstrated a 25–28 kDa band related to keratinolytic protease. The purified protease’s optimum temperature and pH were 55 °C and 7.5, respectively. The deactivation energy (Ed) value was 118.0 kJ/mol, while D (decimal reduction time) and z (temperature interval required to reduce the D value in one log cycle) values ranged from 6.7 to 237.3 min and from 13.6 to 18.8 °C, respectively. Salts such as CaCl2, CaO, C8H5KO4, and MgSO4 increased the protease activity, while all organic solvents caused its decrease. The results are useful for future studies about ATPS scale-up for enzyme purification and protease application in different industrial processes.