Amphetamine Syntheses: Industrial [Paperback]

Otto Snow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

Amphetamine Syntheses (1998) was a global blockbuster. The new and improved Industrial edition is now available, jam packed with state of the art drug chemistry, hot new formulas written by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century. Small town mom and pop labs across America to the multi-ton labs of global organized crime, how they make drugs and what they use to make them.

Otto has put together the most explicit syntheses on the bulk production of psychedelic amphetamines, precursors and reductions. MDA, MDMA (XTC), DOB, TMA, PMA, MDEA (Eve), DOM (STP) & other popular stimulants, eg. methylcathinone, phenetermine, aminorex, ephedrine. It is easy reading yet, explicit, hardcore, psychedelic amphetamine chemistry. eg. Methylcathinone and other psycho-stimulants from non-list chemicals. Production of precursors from fertilizer, spices, barks, seeds and oils. Expanded metal & electrolytic reductions. Bulk production of reduction & list chemicals from solvents & common chemicals at the local hardware store. Hundreds of reactions are described, current drug laws and list chemicals. 400+ references. UV Laminated, index

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Amphetamine Syntheses is an excellent introduction into the sometimes murky world of the illegal and clandestine drug manufacturing... The book's main intent is to address the problem of the independent neuro-chemist, caught in professional and political crossfire from the war on drugs. -- Thomas Lyttle, author of Psychedelics ReImagined, Psychedelic Monographs & Essays, Vols. 1-6

As a past member of the New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, who also served on their board of directors, I highly recommend your new book to all my brother and sister officers throughout the country. -- Gregory F. Lennon, Captain of Police, Ret., Little Egg Harbor Twp., New Jersey

Tremendous! ...easy to read and understand. ...a must have for lawyers, police officers, chemists, counselors and anyone else working in or on the fringes of psychoactives. -- James R. Young, Ph.D., Forensic Chemist, Bangor Maine

From the Publisher

Book Includes:

AMPHETAMINE LABORATORIES
Laboratory Statistics
MDMA Production
The Chemist

METHAMPHETAMINE LABORATORIES
Methamphetamine Terms
Primary Methamphetamine Production Methods
Production With the United States
Production Outside the United States
Global and Domestic Entry/Exit Seizures
Crystal Methamphetamine -- Ice
Methamphetamine Production Methods
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste Cleanup

CHEMICALS AND THE LAW
Principal Provisions of the Chemical
Diversion Control Laws and Regulations
Special Surveillance List
Special Surveillance List Chemicals

Controlled Substance Analogue Act

AMPHETAMINES, METHYLAMPHETAMINES, EPHEDRINES, AMINOREX, AMINO KETONES & SUBSTITUTED PHENYLISOPROPYLAMINES
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-alkylamphetamines
MDMA Story
MDMA Production
MDMA Precursor Chemicals
Substituted-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamines
4-Substituted-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamines
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenylalkylamines
4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxy-Substituted N-Alkylphenylalkylamines
PMA (para-Methoxyamphetamine)
PMA Production
Ephedrine Alkaloids
Cathine
AMINOKETONES
Phentermines
2-Amino-5-aryloxazolines

REDUCTIONS USING METALS
USING ALUMINUM:
Aluminum Amalgam from Aluminum Shavings; from Aluminum Foil; from Aluminum Powder
Reduction of P-2-P Using Amalgamated Al Turnings
Methamphetamine; P-2-P + Aluminum Foil
Reduction of P-2-P Using Aluminum Turnings (Amalgamated) with Amine
Reduction: Aluminum Amalgam & Nitromethane
USING ZINC:
Phenylethylamines from B-Nitrostyrene: Zinc and Mercuric Bichloride
Reduction of Phenylnitroalcohols with Zinc
Phenylpropanolamine Preparation
USING IRON: Reductions Using Iron Filings
Phenylnitroalcohols to Phenylaminoalcohols
Ephedrine from 1-Phenyl-1,2-propanedione
Ephedrine from 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol-2-one

Preparation of Mercury Bichloride
Methylamine Hydrochloride Preparation
Other Methods of Preparation
N-Methylation of Amphetamines

ELECTROLYTIC REDUCTIONS
Electrolytic Reduction Apparatus
Electrolytic Production
Preparation of Amphetamine from Phenyl-2-nitropropene
Preparation of Methoxy-amphetamine
Electrolytic Reduction Apparatus Components
Electrolytic Reduction Apparatus
The Electrolytic Reduction
Drying of the Phenylalkylamine HCl
Purification and Precipitation of the Substituted Phenylalkylamine Salt
Purification of the HCl Salt From the Catholyte Liquor
Amphetamine from Electrolytic Reduction of P-2-P/P-2-P Oxime
Electrolytic Reduction Apparatus
Electrolytic Preparation of Methamphetamine
from 1-Phenyl-1-chloro-2-methylaminopropane

Phenylnitroalkenes From Benzaldehydes and Nitroalkanes
Phenyl-2-nitropropenes from Propenylbenzenes
Phenyl-2-nitropropenes from Pseudonitrosites
Pseudonitrosites From Substituted Propenylbenzenes
Preparation of Phenylnitropropanols
Manufacture of Phenyl-2-nitropropanol
Manufacture of Sodium Nitrite
Preparation of Ether from Ethanol

PREPARATION OF KETONES
Phenyl-2-propanone From Phenylacetic Acid
Phenyl-2-propanone Using Pyridine
Dehydrocarboxylation of Carboxylic Acids to Form Phenyl-2-propanone
Gas Phase Production of Phenyl-2-propanone
from Phenyl Acetic Acid and Acetic Acid Preparation of P-2-P Using Magnesia
Preparation of Manganous Oxide Catalyst
Benzyl-Methyl-Ketone Preparation Using Manganese Dioxide
Preparation of Propiophenone from Benzoic Acid and Propionic Acid
Large Scale Production of Propiophenone
Phenyl Acetic Acid Preparation
Benzyl Cyanide
More Preparations of Phenyl Acetic Acid:
Method One: Benzylmagnesium Chloride and Dry Ice
Method Two: Modified Willgerodt Reaction
Method Three: Ethylbenzene and Sodium Chromate
Benzyl Chloride from Toluene
Benzyl Chloride from Benzyl Alcohol
Substituted Phenyl-2-Propanones From Substituted Phenyl-2-Nitropropenes
Phenyl-2-Propanone From Monochloroacetone
Preparation of Monochloroacetone
Chlorination of Acetone
Fractionation
Stabilization of Chloroacetone
Phenyl-2-propanones From Propenylbenzenes
Preparation of Propiophenone
Preparation of P-2-P from 2-Phenylpropanal and Phosphoric Acid

METHAMPHETAMINE PRODUCTION: MORE METHODS
Preparation of Methamphetamine from Chloro-ephedrin
Methamphetamine from Ephedrine
Using Phosphorus and Hydriodic Acid
Catalytic Hydrogenation
Preparation of Methamphetamine
Preparation of Desoxyephedrine (meth)
Methamphetamine from Ephedrine; Birch Reaction
Leuckart-Wallach Reaction:
Substituted N-Alkyl-Amphetamine From Substituted Phenylisopropyl-N-Alkylformamides Amines From Formamides
1-Phenyl-2-(formylamino)propane From Phenyl-2-propanone And Ammonium Formate
1-Phenyl-2-(formylalkylamino)propane
From Substituted P-2-P and N-AlkylformamidePreparation of 4-Methoxy-phenyl-2-methylaminopropane Using Methylamine Hydrochloride
Preparation of Phenyl-2-ethylaminopropane
Amphetamine From alpha-Bromophenylpropane
2-Bromo-1-phenylpropane from Allybenzene
Ritter Reaction

SUBSTITUTED BENZALDEHYDES
Benzaldehydes From Phenols; Duff Reaction
Benzaldehydes from Phenols; Elbs Persulfate Oxidation
Phenols From Benzaldehydes; Dakin Reaction
Mono-Alkylation of Hydroxybenzaldehydes
Benzaldehyde from Benzyl Chloride
Benzaldehydes From Propenylbenzenes

ALLY AND PROPENYLBENZENES FROM NATURAL SOURCES
Allybenzene, Propenylbenzene, Eugenol, Isoeugenol
Estragol, Anethol
Sassafras Root Bark Oil
Safrole, Isosafrol
2,4,5-Trimethoxyallybenzene (Beta-Asarone)
2,3,5,6-Tetramethoxyallybenzene and Apiol (3,4-methylenedioxy-2,5-dimethoxy-allybenzene) from Parsley Seeds
Dill Apiol, Isodill Apiol
Elemicin, Isoelemicin, Carpacin
Dimethoxypropenylbenzene from Asarone
Propenylbenzenes From Phenyl-1-Propanols
Propenylbenzenes From Allybenzene By Use of Potassium Hydroxide
Para-substituted Propenylbenzenes From Para-substituted Benzenes; Quelet Reaction
Preparation of Phenyl-1-Propanols Using the Grignard Reagent
Phenyl-1-Propanol by Reduction of Propiophenone

PREPARATION OF NITROALKANES FROM ALKANES
Manufacture of Nitroalkanes
Preparation of Nitroethane
Stereochemistry
Separation of d-Phenylpropanolamine

Amphetamine Syntheses: Industrial is an asset and essential reading for anyone interested in the study and synthesis of psychedelic and psychostimulant amphetamines and phenylethylamines. Considered to be the most comprehensive overview on the subject.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thoth Press; Revised edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096631283X
• ISBN-13: 978-0966312836
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book in my bible., April 25, 2011

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This review is from: Amphetamine Syntheses: Industrial (Paperback)

I've read the every part of this book atleast 2-3 times and every time I read it I just get smarter and smarter on the subject. Written in a style of writing you don't have to be a chemist to understand, although it helps, and every reaction is possible to recreate (although I wouldn't because it's very illegal) at home or in the lab. This first part of the book goes into depth over the history, problems, and ethically issues of methamphetamine, amphetamine, and similar drugs. I believe this book is the best in his selection, although I lack LSD-25, which I bet thats a damn good book. Like the title states, this book in my bible, and will remain that till I write my own on the subject or come across a better book covering this subject.