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Alright, fellow alchemists—here’s a question that’s been bouncing around my lab-coated brain: Is a true one-pot synthesis of 4-MMC (mephedrone) actually doable? Picture this: dumping all your ingredients into one container—maybe a cheap plastic barrel—no messy intermediate steps, no multiple flasks, no endless washes. Just one pot, one reaction, one clean product. Temperature control the only stress.
From a practical standpoint, this would be a game-changer. Less glassware to clean, fewer toxic exposures, minimal waste, and a process that fits right into low-tech setups. Efficiency, stealth, and green chemistry all rolled into one.
So why hasn’t this been nailed down yet? Maybe because it sounds too good to be true—or maybe no one’s dared to chase it seriously. But if you’re reading this, you’re probably the kind of chemist who loves a challenge.
Big thanks to the forums that keep curiosity alive and encourage pushing limits without crossing lines. To all aspiring chemists in the shadows: keep asking the tough questions, keep experimenting safely, and maybe you’ll crack the code.
Stay sharp, stay curious, and happy cooking.