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Market => Product requests => Topic started by: dillydod on November 03, 2012, 10:20 pm
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Still trying to find some acetic anhydride. Don't want large amounts, maybe a couple ounces (60mls) every once in a while. I found someone that had some, but when I asked about it, the vendor asked me how to ship it. :o I thought it was the vendors job to know how to ship his product. I haven't run across a vendor yet who, when asked about his product said sure I'll sell it to you, but how should I ship it?
So if anyone has AA and knows how to ship the stuff (it's got a VERY strong vinegar smell) it can sell for probably 60 to 75 cents a ml. I think a liter from a chem supplier probably works out to 50 cents, or less an ounce, but I'd have to check.
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If your in the USA, it could be shipped ORM-D / Limited Quantity through the mail. Many items under 500ml per bottle can be. Best packing. glass, with green Teflon lined cap, over pack in a sealed bag, and in a box with vermiculite.
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I have no experience with ordering stuff like that, so I have no idea what ORM-D is. Unfortunately not in the States
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AA is watched in the US - you can't get any through if you're gonna say that's what it is.
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I have a guide that deals with all matters of anhydrides
you can make it yourself very easily
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Hi Doc DW;
Thanks for the info. :) At this time, I'm not willing to spend $400 on the guide though, but I know it's there if I change my mind. Even if it is easy to make, I imagine one would need an exhaust hood, or be making it in a very private place wouldn't they? Wouldn't it have a horrifically strong vinegar smell?
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AA is watched in the US - you can't get any through if you're gonna say that's what it is.
Thanks Dredri,
Ya, it's restricted in most countries because it's used a precursor. That's what I find confusing. You can find it on e-bay, but a few people I've talked to who have seen those vendors have been scared to order frmo them as AA is so restricted. Some people say, you can order small amounts with no problem, others say, no you can't. This is what I find confusing. Whos' right. Even if you can order small amounts, you must need some type of info as to that you're using it for, or a biz to order it to. They won't just ship it to your home will they? Unless these e-bay vendors are operating in a sort of grey market. Even then, sending it from the US, over the border to another country with it then having to go through customs, would it go through? I've got more questions than answers
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the smell is not an issue if done correctly, no fume hood or anything needed
If you are doing anything more than the most basic "on a spoon" acetylation I think my guide will pay for itself
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I would also be very interested in a small quantity AA. But only if it's being shipped from Europe.
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The guy I mentioned in my post who seemed to not have much clue about how to ship it was shipping from Poland I think. maybe being in Europe you'll have better luck with him than I did.