To those in the know,
After having done a great deal of research here and elsewhere, it occurs to me that very nearly every chemical required for an MDMA synth can be obtained or synthesized from OTC products. I am curious though as to some *PLAUSIBLE* (i.e. well-researched) reasons for buying specific chemicals from chem suppliers should one be inclined to get high-grade chemicals. Should someone with a reasonable background in chemistry (the supplier) be inclined to ask, "WHAT ARE YA GONNA USE IT FOR?", it would be nice to have a very well thought out, plausible reason for the purchase which would allevitate any upturned eyebrows.
Such a response would likely include:
1) The end product that the chemicals being purchased would be used to generate.
2) Detailed knowledge of the reactions which were to be undertaken. This would include specifics as to amounts of chemicals needed, contain knowledge of other chemicals involved in the production process (as well as the production process overall), and would be sufficiently vanilla (i.e. non-extravagant) as to prompt the chems to be handed over without further scrutiny.
Also, it seems reasonable that the reaction (a component of #2 above) would be a "reasonable" reaction for a home experimenter or someone trying to start a small business to undertake.
The specific chemicals I have in mind for purchase from a chem supply company are:
DCM / Methylene Chloride:
Nitromethane 99%
Both are listed as "solvents". Zubrick says Methylene Chloride can be used to clean cruddy lab glass, but what about other uses? Remember, the intent is to buy from a chem supply.
How about HgCl2? For what legitimate use would someone buy this, and in what amounts? What other chemicals should one buy at the same time to prevent suspicions?
I realize these questions could take a whole lot of time to answer and that many of the busy knowledgeable bees here might not be inclined to spent that much time. I'm not afraid of research, so even a partial answer such as "go look up how to make " would be a very helpful push in the right direction.
Thanks!
greeter