The reactions proceed according to Scheme 1
Reagents and materials:
1-Phenyl-2-propanone (P2P) 5.4 ml;
N-methylformamide 13.4 ml;
Sodium sulphate (Na2SO4);
Hydrochloric acid (14% aq HCl) 32.1 ml or 20 ml 44% sulfuric acid H2SO4;
DCM 100-150 ml;
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) 9,6 g in 24 ml H2O...