SWID too was wondering if someone would answer the question posted immeadiately above pertaining to the reaction mechanism involved in the pyridine*HCl/microwave demethylation of eugenol.
Also, SWID has read the original thread by startinout, and noted that no one actually confirmed his results. He didn't even confirm his results. Has anyone attempted the eugenol/pyridineHCl/microwave method since 2000 and actually had success?
Finally, SWID would love to get an update from Cadenza on his progress. SWID is also a bit curious how pyridineHCl would fare in a two phase aqueous system.
Thanks.