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EPHEDRINE REDUCTION TO METHAMPHETAMINE WITH H3PO2 AND IODINE

I would recommend a large excess of reducing agent for quick reduction.
Charge flask with 100 ml (0.1Lt) of 50% H3PO2 (0.965 mole H3PO2 per 100 ml)
fit reflux condenser, add 3x33 grams (99 grams, 0.39 mole) portions of I2
while cooling in ice bath down the reflux condenser[1]. After addition of
I2, gently heat so HI gas is evolving from the condenser, add 5 mls potions
of H2O down the condenser till HI gas stops evolving and hence maximum
amount of HI saturation kept in solution is acheived. Now add 50.4 g (0.25
mole) of ephedrine hydrochloride and boil under reflux for at least 2 hours,
let cool and then made basic with 20 % sodium hydroxide solution (20 grams
NaOH in 100 mls H2O) in ice bath to liberate the free base. Set-up glassware
for steam distillation and steam distil until the distillate is almost
neutral to litmus.[2]

The libertated freebase methamphetamine which seperates is solvent extracted
with three, 50-75 ml ether (or toluene) portions and the ether/amine
solution is first washed with 50 mls of distilled water and the ether/amine
solution dried with anhydrous sodium carbonate.[3] After removal of the
ether (or toluene), the oil was vacuum distilled at a vacuum  of 15 mmHg at
93 degC. The yield is 80 - 82%[4]

[1] If I2 sticks to the condenser wall, wash down with distilled water.

[2] Have the distillate receiving flask in ice. And cool down to 4-5 degC.

[3] Anhydrous magnesium sulphate can be used. Rinse the anhydrous magnesium
sulphate with a little ether (or toluene) after drying the main ether/amine
solution.

EPHEDRINE REDUCTION

Major reduction reaction:

C6H5-(CHOH)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + HI ==>> C6H5-(CHI)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + H2O

C6H5-(CHI)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3  + HI ==>> C6H5-CH2-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + I2

Minor reduction reaction:

C6H5-(CHI)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + H3PO2 + H2O ========================>>

C6H5-CH2-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + H3PO3 + HI

Ratio of ephedrine to HI is theoretically 1:2, however a 1:3 is used for
better reduction and yeild.

HYPOPHOSPHOROUS TO HI CALCULATIONS

H3PO2 + H2O + I2 ==>> H3PO3 + 2HI

Hypophosphorous 50% w/w. F.W = 66 g/mol. Density = 1.274 g/ml.

100mls (0.1Lt) of Hypophosphorous 50% w/w contains :

(1.274 / 50)/100 = 0.637 g/ml H3PO2 = 0.00965 mol/ml H3PO2.

0.00965 mol/ml H3PO2 x 100 = 0.965 mol/100ml H3PO2.

OR

(0.637/66) x 1000 = 9.65 moles H3PO2 per 1000 mls. (mol/Lt)

Since we use 100mls (0.1Lt), then 9.65 x 0.1 = 0.965 mol/100ml H3PO2.

Now since the ratio of Ephedrine : HI is 1:3 = (3/1), we require 0.75 moles
of HI for every 0.25 moles of ephedrine hydrochloride.

Since we have 0.965 mol of H3PO2 and 0.39 moles of I2 (99/253.8 = 0.39),
then the ratio of I2 : HI is 1: 2 = (2/1); so 0.39 moles of I2 reacts with
the Hypophosphorous acid to form 0.39 x 2 = 0.78 moles of HI.

Finally, the excess Hypophosphorous acid, H3PO2 is 0.965-0.39 = 0.575 moles
of H3PO2 is excess. The ratio for H3PO2 : I2 is 1:1, so only 0.39 moles of
H3PO2 is needed to react with 0.39 moles of I2 to form 0.78 moles of HI.

Not only do we have enough HI; 0.78 moles to reduce 0.25 moles of ephedrine
hydrochloride, but a large excess of 0.575 moles of H3PO2.

Alternatively, Charge a lLt flask with 100 ml (0.1Lt) of 50% H3PO2 (0.965
mole H3PO2 per 100 ml), 100 mls of distilled water, fit reflux condenser,
add 4x49.5 grams (198 grams, 0.78 mole) portions of I2 while cooling in ice
bath down the reflux condenser[1]. After addition of I2, gently heat so HI
gas is evolving from the condenser, add 10 mls potions of H2O down the
condenser till HI gas stops evolving and hence maximum amount of HI
saturation kept in solution is acheived. Now add 100.8 g (0.5 mole) of
ephedrine hydrochloride and boil under reflux for at least 2 hours, let cool
and then made basic with 20 % sodium hydroxide solution (20 grams NaOH in
100 mls H2O) in ice bath to liberate the free base. Set-up glassware for
steam distillation and steam distil until the distillate is almost neutral
to litmus.[2]

Since we have 0.965 mol of H3PO2 and 0.78 moles of I2 (198/253.8 = 0.78),
then the ratio of I2 : HI is 1: 2 = (2/1); so 0.78 moles of I2 reacts with
the Hypophosphorous acid to form 0.78 x 2 = 1.56 moles of HI.

Finally, the excess Hypophosphorous acid, H3PO2 is 0.965-0.78 = 0.185 moles
of H3PO2 is excess. The ratio for H3PO2 : I2 is 1:1, so only 0.78 moles of
H3PO2 is needed to react with 0.78 moles of I2 to form 1.56 moles of HI.

Not only do we have enough HI; 1.56 moles to reduce 0.5 moles of ephedrine
hydrochloride, but an excess of 0.185 moles of H3PO2.

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ONLY! I DO NOT ENCOURAGE THE USE OF OR MANUFACTURE OF ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.
PEBBLE WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DEATH, BODILY HARM, OR INCARCERATION BY
ANYONE ATTEMPTING THIS PROCEDDURE. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Assuming that you have extracted P-fed from your pills, you are now ready to
convert the p-fed to methamphetamine. P-fed in it's natural state is an
endorphin. The structure of P-fed is so closly related to methamphetamine, that
people have learned to alter it's structure in order to convert it to
methamphetamine.

What one is actually doing is removing a alpha-carboxyl group -COOH. In our
case, it appears as OH in P-fed. So, we strip this off completly and throw on an
additional H (Hydrogen) to the p-fed. So, by removing the OH and adding a H we
have thus altered the structure and have created methamphetamine.

This is for small-scale reduction of P-fed to methamphetamine. If one wanted to
make meth in the range of ounces, etc. I would not reccomend one cook in an open
container. Fire or explosion are at a much higher risk when cooking anything
above 10 grams using this proceddure. This is why the Push/Pull apparatus is so
popular. No, fumes, smell, and IT CAN reduce the risk of injury if something
does go wrong. Notice I said IT CAN. There is no full-proof method of safety
when working with chemicals of this nature, unless proper lab equipment, etc are
used; and this still does not elimanate the dangers, just reduces the
probability that an accident will happen.

If one wanted to have 5 grams as their finished peoduct, than 6-8 grams of
P-fed. Some can get 90% yield where others may only get 35% yield. This takes
time to perfect, but results will vary WITH YOU.

Take your 8 grams of p-fed and put this into a 250ml. flask or pyrex meassuring
cup. Slowing add Iodine crystals unto the p-fed is mixed well with the iodine.
You don't want it very purple, just enough iodine to where all the white is no
longer visible. Remember, you mix the iodine and the P-fed up as you go along,
you just don't throw it in and go from there. O.K., a good way to meassure your
Hypophosphorus acid is to use a ratio of 1ml. for every gram of P-fed that you
are using. 50% or 30% Hypophosphorus will work, but you might want to add more
Hypophosphorus acid if it was 30%. I have seen "LAB GRADE 30%" act no differebt
than 50%. So, you make the call, just do the math to equal out the 30-50 ratio
if using 30% Hypo.

O.K. put in you Hypo. Doesn't take much. Take your cooking vessal and move
around slowly to mix the acid with your I2 and P-fed. You'll notice that the
contents will start to liquify. It will look red, so agitate the cooking vessal
until it turns yellow. After it has turned yellow, place on heat. You can use
gas or electric on this small cook. If using a electric eye, place an iron
skilit or something over the eye. Usually Med heat to High will be O.K., you
might have to experiment to see what works best. You don't want it to get to
hot, so remove give it a couple of swirrls. Place back on and leave on heat,
repeating this a couple of time if neccessary. When it befins to boil, let it,
for about 10 sec. and remove and let it sit, DO NOT SHAKE. You will notice that
it just keeps boiling. It may do this for 30 sec. or more and then quit. This is
your first major reaction. Take a little wiff of the smoke, you'll notice that
it'll take your breath away. Don't worry about dying from this, it's O.K., just
smells bad.

Agitate it a few times and crank up the heat a little. Remember, don't let it
get to hot, but don't let it cool down either. When it begins to boil a second
time, remove it after about 10 sec. and let it sit. After you remove it from the
heat, it will continue to get faster and faster and really smoke. This is your
second major reaction and this is what does the conversion of your P-fed to
methamphetamine. If you removed it a second time and it hardly did anything.
Than try again to ensure that it converts. If you take another wiff you should
notice that the smell is bearable now, and actually quite pleasant in some
cases. There are about three distinct smell that let you know it converted. If
you pay attention in the beginning to the smell, you notice the difference and
it's very noticable. Keep agaitating and letting it sit, maybe place on heat
source for a few secs. and remove and agitate. It's done, but it should go to a
golden or yellow looking oil. Or it may go very clear looking with only a touch
of yellow. Or if it turns green or is dark this is O.K. Sometimes this happens
with the use of H2O2. As long as no particles or floating around.

Let it cool down at this point. The whole reaction should have lasted no longer
than about 10-20 min. After the cooking vessal is WARM to the touch add colemans
and lye and the lye wash. If it got to hot and is like caemel syrup on the
bottom, a piece of wood can be used to mix the dope up to get to going. If you
don't stir up the contents in a situation like this, your lye will never push
your dope up into the coleman lyer. Also, if your lye begins to go into your
coleman layer, a little alcohol around the edges and a few drops in the middle
will keep it down. After the wash, draw up your coleman fuel layer, for some it
turns purple. The lye should have been added until the p.h. read +13.

Next, put the coleman/dope layer into a 20 0z. coke bottle and add an equal
amount of distilled water. Use HCL to gas the coleman/dope layer so that the HCL
will push the dope into the water. It all in there when the P.H. of the water
reaches arounf 7. Stoping around +8 is safer than trying to go to 7. Turn the
bottle over and lossen the cap until the water begins to fall into the
evaporating dish. Make sure no coleman gets through. Now, just evoparate the
dish with the water/dope and there you go!!

If done correctly, you could have a 90% yield, but for many and new beginners
the yield is usually around 35-40%. There are many tricks and little secerets
that are involved that one can possess and learn as they do this. As for as
quality, I dreamed of one line and it was so good I broke out into a sweat
instantly. It has no bad comedown effects like I have expericed with the "Nazi
Method" and doesn't cause sore muscles, etc. It's a fast and easy method for
anyone wanting to aquaire a few grams of meth. for bigger quantities, cooking
will be necessary, but everything else will remain the same.

Pebble

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