Acetaldehyde → Acetaldehyde-3,4-ethylenedioxyphenylhydrazone

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To a solution of 17 g of 3,4-ethylenedioxyphenylhydrazine in 100 ml of ether was added dropwise 11 g of 80 % acetaldehyde at 5° - 10° C over a period of 30 minutes. After stirring for an additional two hours at 5° - 10° C, the ethereal solution was separated, and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The ether was evaporated, and the resultant residue was distilled to give 15.4 g of acetaldehyde-3,4-ethylenedioxyphenylhydrazone having a boiling point of 139° - 142° C (0.15 mmHg).

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