PIHKALAnthologyShulgin_page_483

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A solution of LAH (56 mL ofa 1 M solution in THF) was cooled, under He, to 0 !C with an external ice bath. With good stirring there was added 1.52 mL 100% H2S04 dropwise, to minimize charring. This was followed by the addition of 3.63 g 2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethyl-'-nitrostyrene in 36 mL anhydrous…