Is it the same as 3-Indoleacetic Acid?
@https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/indoleaceticacid.html (https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/indoleaceticacid.html)
there is a [Note: The actual reagent is IAA methyl ester, not the free acid]
So how do you tell the difference? This chemical appears to be widely available, yet commonly reffered to as 3-Indoleacetic Acid, im wondering if it's the right stuff. 60g @ 150.oous sounds about right? This chem is otc I presume as it's used as plant growth factor or something alike.
This synth converts this acid into the amine, and it is said there is 2 ways to do this, direct transformation using glycol as a solvent, or 40% aqueous dimethylamine, sol and H2SO4 as a catalyst.
Why did this person follow the later? Wouldn't a direct transformation of the acid gave a higher yeild and be easier? I am just assuming that the the previous would be easier, can someone elaborate on the direct transformation process? 40% diethlamine is a tough one to find, unless it's sold under under a different name, which is probably the case.
Also As with ALL hydride reductions, an overhead mechanical stirrer is very much preferred over a magnetic stirrer. It just works better.
Would this be the case on scaled down rxns calling for 5-10g LiAlH4??
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