Reactions proceed according to Scheme 1.
Scheme 1
Reagents and Materials:
10 g of pure P2P (steam distillation purified)
45-55 g of silica gel d=2.5-4 mm (NOT powder)
3 g of sodium borohydride (equivalent in moles)
65 ml of absolute isopropyl alcohol
18.1 – 20 ml of 35-40% aqueous methylamine...