psycosmo
(Newbee) 05-06-02 22:40 No 305521 |
Phenethylamine via Leuckart | Bookmark | ||||||
Anybody see any reason why phenethylamine couldnt by made from phenylacetealdeyde use the Leukart Reaction with formamide and formic acid? |
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Rhodium (Chief Bee) 05-06-02 23:40 No 305538 |
PhCH2CHO | Bookmark | ||||||
Phenylacetaldehyde polymerizes easily, and the Leuckart reaction involves high temperatures and harsh reaction conditions, so it is very possible that the yield from such a reaction wouldn't be especially appealing. |
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