In our Wiki it is mentioned that over time DMT N-oxide forms naturally from DMT FB over time because of exposure to air.
However, What direct evidence is there for this? Sorry if it is out there and I can't find it. The only hard evidence I can find of oxide formation so far is from metabolism or chemical treatment (e.g. peroxide).
Could there be a confusion here with DMT polymerization over time (NOT oxidation)? In this thread from benzyme polymerization of free base is discussed. Benzyme showed how it can be undone with TASA and Jees showed that it can be also be undone with an acidic water treatment.
We have an entry in our Wiki to convert N-oxide into DMT FB. Could that instead really be about de-polymerizing with an acid step? If so the zinc would not be required to go from goo to xtals.
However, What direct evidence is there for this? Sorry if it is out there and I can't find it. The only hard evidence I can find of oxide formation so far is from metabolism or chemical treatment (e.g. peroxide).
Could there be a confusion here with DMT polymerization over time (NOT oxidation)? In this thread from benzyme polymerization of free base is discussed. Benzyme showed how it can be undone with TASA and Jees showed that it can be also be undone with an acidic water treatment.
We have an entry in our Wiki to convert N-oxide into DMT FB. Could that instead really be about de-polymerizing with an acid step? If so the zinc would not be required to go from goo to xtals.