catalytic hydrogenation

original synth by krz ^_^ 3,4,5-trimethoxynitrostyrene: Place the following in a 2L RBF: ✮ 250g 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde ✮ 500ml Nitromethane ✮ 10g Ammonium Acetate (anhydrous) Procedure: ✮ Gently reflux for 5-6 hours ✮ Cool and distill off any residual nitromethane If the crystaline mass...