(Stranger)
11-25-02 19:06
No 383359
would it be possible to use coarse grade magnesium dust from a fireworks supplier in making grignard reagents. Maybe you would have to wash it first, and add the ether/halobenzene really slowly.
(Chief Bee)
11-25-02 20:36
No 383373
Yes. Wash with 1 M HCl, then with alcohol, and finally with ether before using it.