Chemistry Discussion Thread

[MrEDuck]

Hey everyone!
I've been wanting to make a thread like this for awhile but I didn't have time or decent home internet access. Now that things are calming down from moving I have those things.
I want this thread to cover any topic in chemistry that people want to learn about, from drug synthesis to why the structure of the HOMO requires a backside addition in an Sn2 reaction, or even quantum mechanics. I'm on a train using my phone right now so I can't post pics and start talking synths. Give me 24 hours and we'll get started with the synth of PEAs and amphetamines via a Knoevengal condensation.
Anything in open literature is fair game. If anyone has any chem questions please feel free to ask even if it's not related to the current topic. Also suggestions for discussion topics are most welcome.

[ndangerspecimen101]

Love the subject matter!

Please...

Read my PM, ASAP!

[Martins]

Finally someone here is doing the right thing.

[canndo]

Let us talk about rechrystalizing MDMA then, how would one go about such a thing?

[MrEDuck]

Ndanger I read your pm and I do agree about that issue. I'll pm you with more details.
lim glad there's a positive response. I have the first post almost finished. I ran into a few delays. I changed the topic to safety first. Canndo I will do recrystallization next.

[morfin56]

Looked into quualude synths recently and they are very simple.
I love this topic, will be watching.

[ndangerspecimen101]

Safety is paramount. Glad you took the proper initiative!

Even the smallest of acids and solvents in a test tube of all things, can cause a small abruption. Especially, when working with calibrated pipettes!

Looking forward to your Chemical Discourse! ​

[ndangerspecimen101]

Looked into quualude synths recently and they are very simple.
I love this topic, will be watching.

On paper.

Everything looks simple. The thing about chemistry is that its not always predictable. Everyone expects that the reactions will play out like the recipe they read. However, what if something went wrong. Would you be able to counteract the problem with a fast solution. Say for instance in the case of the notorious Hydrochloric Gas. If large amounts of this would evade your work space would you know how to remedy the situation?

BTW, I'm glad to see you back on the RIU pavement Morfin. How you been!

[morfin56]

On paper.

Everything looks simple. The thing about chemistry is that its not always predictable. Everyone expects that the reactions will play out like the recipe they read. However, what if something went wrong. Would you be able to counteract the problem with a fast solution. Say for instance in the case of the notorious Hydrochloric Gas. If large amounts of this would evade your work space would you know how to remedy the situation?

BTW, I'm glad to see you back on the RIU pavement Morfin. How you been!

There wouldn't be a need for a remedy for something like that in my case as all reactions would take place in an exhaust chamber.
Haha I've been good, lurking here and there, always learning something new.

[ndangerspecimen101]

Let us talk about rechrystalizing MDMA then, how would one go about such a thing?

Recrystallization is all about picking the proper stripping agent.

Essentially, you want something that is soluble in MDMA when hot.

MrEDuck will explain further!