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Synthesis of Carboline

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Introduction
Part I
Part II
Part III
Analysis
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Synthesis of Carboline

Home
Introduction
Part I
Part II
Part III
Analysis
Clean Up
Conclusion
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Part I

Use a glass stir bar to reduce the tryptamine to a powder.

video shows a folded up piece of weighing paper being used to pour a orange powder into a small Erlenmeyer flask; the paper is inverted and tapped a second time to dislodge any powder still clinging to the paper; a glass stir rod is then pounded into the powder to break up any clumps

photo shows a small Erlenmeyer flask containing a small amount of chalky orange powder

Then dissolve the tryptamine in water by stirring for several minutes.

video shows a small Erlenmeyer flask sitting directly on a magnetic stir plate; the flask contains a small amount of light brown slurry and a magnetic stir bar that is moving erratically; a small amount of clear liquid is added to the flask using a graduated cylinder; the cylinder is tapped with a gloved hand to dislodge the last few drops of liquid

Add the glyoxylic acid!

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