What are the disadvantages of brominating 2C-H HCl rather than 2C-H freebase? I understand that equimolar amounts of Br2 are to be used in either case, and that use of the salt will result in the creation of HBr. This means that the reaction must be done with adequate ventilation. Could the HBr somehow attack the product, reducing yields and/or purity? What would happen if someone added an equimolar amount of sodium acetate with the 2C-H HCl?
Also, does the reaction need to be done with magnetic stirring? I am under the impression that it could be done in a coffee cup stirred by a glass rod.
One more thing - Wouldn't it be better to recrystalize the product from boiling IPA/DCM rather than purifying via Shulgin's method? It is interesting to note that Shulgin's HBr salt has a narrower melting point range than his HCl salt, and that others have mentioned problems with 2C-B HCl hydrates. Perhaps he forms the HCl salt for reasons other than what he suggests?
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