O.K. One ref says "Don't attempt recrystallisation of nitroethenes from a boiling solvent - this will cause decomposition, significantly reduce yields, and you won't be able to get clean product."
Other refs say you recrystallize from MeOH, EtOH, or GAA.
What gives? Which is correct?
What should clean 3,4,5-TMNS look like? Is there definite crystalline structure?
Any help greatly appreciated!
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