Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) consisting of potassium phosphate salt + alcohol or polyethylene glycol were investigated to extract gallic acid. The partitioning process was studied using purity gallic acid (GA). The constituents either promote the partition process of GA to bottom or top phase, leading to the creation of versatile systems. The salt acts as a drive force of process because it influences the value of phase pH, and consequently the deprotonation of biomolecule and its partition. The results using GA from guava are in close agreement with the model systems, validating the experimental data and supporting their applicability in real systems.