PIHKALAnthologyShulgin_page_494

PIHKALAnthologyShulgin | page 494 | https://thedailydialectics.com/pdfs/education/chemistry/phenylethylenes/PIHKALAnthologyShulgin/PIHKALAnthologyShulgin.pdf

A solution of LAH (46 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 1.25 mL 100% H2S04 dropwise, to minimize charring. This was followed by the addition of 3.4 g 3,6-dimethoxy-4-(2-nitrovinyl)benzonorbornane in 30 mL…