but using the ALI3 method it is reasonably simple with inert gear
The problem within the clandestine arena is not the AlI3, thats made rather easily as stated in the proceedure, the inert gas? go get some argon, easy....
BUT, the problem is the little piece of addition required in the demethylation, a PTC, or didnt you read that bit? they are hard to get for normal people to get a hold of easily and hence thats why everyone isnt using eugenol yet....
You make it sound so easy evoh, the proceedure isnt that hard, its getting the materials and setup that is the hard bit...
even if you can't operate under inert conditions it is possible
Reaction needs to be under inert gas shield, the work-up is the part where it says it could possibly be avoided.
and there are many other ways to get there depending on what chems you can obtain easily or make
Ok enlighten us.....
Apart from what is listed on rhodiums site....
You cannot use, any PTC's or pyridine.
And references for proceedures would be even better, if you find an OTC method for eugenol demthylation that does not require either of those two things i will personally congrats you for fixing the clandestine worlds safrole access problem.
-AC