07-05-03 19:28
No 444715
P just wants to have one success,and then to throw a huge party with free goodies-tested first,naturally.What has the best rate of success for a newbee,amalgam or the borohydride reduction?Sourcing supplies is not a problem,and have double distilled the ketone and have perfect MeNH2 by reading through the Hive and Rhodium's page,with many thanks to LaBTop.Both methods have their good and bad points...anybody with a quick tip?Thanks in advance for your help.
(Hive Addict)
07-05-03 20:47
No 444731
certainly borohydride.
For those about to synth,we salute you
(Hive Bee)
07-06-03 00:17
No 444767
as a newb myself.
Trying both rxns.
I found that I learned a lot of basics in almagating. Techniques mostly and general understanding of what to do and why to do it.
So I think just for the sheer practice of diff techniques I would recommend the amalgation method.
Just work it baby!
(Stranger)
07-06-03 01:36
No 444782
There is nothing easier than a reduction with NaBH4. If you have MDP2P, a good fridge or freezer, IPA and a solution of MeNH2 in alcohol you will get high yields and a relative clean product. The important thing to remember is that the cooler you keep the reaction, the less MDP2Pol will be formed. I have obtained yields up to 90% with this method...
(Old P2P Cook)
07-06-03 22:48
No 444972
If you got it, is far easier and better yielding.
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