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[Extractions&Ire] We’re making Ketal - Big Cubane 2025 (www.youtube.com)
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Dr Thomas de Prinse undertakes the first two steps of his large-scale cubane synthesis in his shed.

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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Notable bits:

  • "That is the biggest 1L flask I've ever seen... that's terrible. Anyway..."
  • The ongoing bird saga.
  • Algae in the condenser.
  • Tar!