Originally posted by garage chemist
It would be foolish to think that this synthesis could actually be done with OTC materials (in theory it would be possible), as it would be very
expensive (think of the price of Lithium batteries!) and would take forever due to the many steps involved.
Go to the pharmacy and order your isonicotinic acid and sodium if you actually want to synthesize 3-quinuclidinol.
The ethyl bromoacetate should better be synthesized (bromination of acetic acid, followed by esterification) instead of bought, since it is very toxic
and the pharmacy most likely won't sell it to you.
Potassium is extremely expensive if bought from a chemical supplier, it should be replaced by sodium if possible. |