A quick way to synthesize crack cocaine is the alkalization of cocaine salt form (cocaine hydrochloride) by adding alkali to cocaine hydrochloride water solution. As the result of this reaction, cocaine free base (crack) is formed, which isn't soluble in water and can be isolated from the solution.
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Crack is a mixture of the free base and cocaine salts. Cocaine is obtained from coca leaves by extraction. The cocaine itself is sold as a hydrochloride salt. Cocaine can consist of some impurities such as Levamisole, Caffeine and so on. You should check it (use this advises), if...