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The Hive => Novel Discourse => Topic started by: Vaaguh on March 27, 2003, 05:20:00 PM

Title: reduction of 2,5dimethoxy-beta-nitrostyrene
Post by: Vaaguh on March 27, 2003, 05:20:00 PM

Does anyone know if there are problems involved reducing 2,5-dimethoxy-beta-nitrostyrene using the Uruishibara catalyst?

Title: As far as i know, there should be no problems...
Post by: Bandil on March 27, 2003, 05:52:00 PM

As far as i know, there should be no problems with that. I have never heard of any that is :)

Please try and report your results back! Urushibura reductions has always intrigued me :)

Title: More info
Post by: Barium on March 27, 2003, 06:17:00 PM

Acidic, alkaline or neutral reaction conditions? What source of hydrogen are planning to use?