PART III
6. Allow the contents of the separatory funnel to settle. There should be two distinct mostly clear layers. If there is an emulsion layer between two clear layers it is sometimes possible to break the emulsion by swirling the contents of the funnel or stirring the contents using a glass rod.
7. Carefully drain the lower (dichloromethane) layer into a 25 ml Erlenmeyer flask. Try to not include any of the aqueous (upper) layer. If there is a lot of emulsion, include it in the Erlenmeyer flask.
5