synthesis by raffike from the vespiary :3
pls note that Fe(CO)5 is super toxic and "it's recommended to do the reaction under a fume hood or with good ventilation"
Reagents:
ᗢ 500 grams of safrole distilled from Ocotea Cymbarum
ᗢ 3 grams of technical +98,5%NaOH
ᗢ 3 grams of lab grade Fe(CO)5...
hey :3 i would copy-paste this like i usually do with vespiary stuff but theres a lot of info so i decided 2 leave it in link form. there are many syntheses and theyre easy 2 read and perfect for beginners. enjoy!
https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/hive/hiveboard/methods/000023325.html