cocaine synthesis

Introduction (-)-Cocaine is a naturally derived alkaloid obtained from coca leaves. In contrast, racemic cocaine and its (+)-enantiomer can only be synthesized chemically. This article outlines a streamlined total synthesis method for both the single enantiomers of cocaine and racemic cocaine...

Reagents Needed: Kerosene, Solid Na2CO3, Distilled H2O, H2SO4 5% Solid KMnO4 (6% Solution is used) NH4OH 10%, HCl 37%, Acetone, Diethyl Ether. Note: The pictures were taken from 2 extractions performed with ~2 Kg and ~5 Kg of leaves, but all the procedure outlined refers to the...