The reaction proceeds according to Scheme 1
Starting Reagents and Materials
24 g MDA (free base)
50-55 ml Formic acid ethyl ester (ethyl formate CAS 109-94-4)
100 ml flask
Beakers
Reflux condenser
Heater with stir
Synthesis
Formic acid ethyl ester is added to the MDA free base in the...