The Vespiary
The Hive => Tryptamine Chemistry => Topic started by: adroit_synth on November 04, 2003, 10:44:00 PM
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I believe I have read all posts pertaining to this but am still not clear.
When hydrolysing N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine (melatonin) to 5-Methoxytryptamine, the Sodium Dithionite and the Nitrogen atmosphere is used to prevent oxidation, right?
SWIM has large amounts of melatonin and can afford a loss in yeild. Could some one explain to me what would happen if I was to reflux melatonin with NaOH only?
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You already answered your question yourself! :)
dithionite is easy to obtain, used for reducing indigo etc.. eg. go to your local art supply store.
UTFSE for OTC uses for it.
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