would a PTC be absolutely necessary for a beta-chlorination of the propenyl benzenes working with 37% hcl? also would an aprotic non polar solvent be required to eliminate polymerization of the phenylpropene? would gaseous hcl bubbled through the phenylpropene be a better way to go than two phase and PTC?
how would this compound then fair under a 10x molar excess of NH3 in MEOH stored at room temp for a week or so? primary amine? expected yeilds?
any advice would be much appreciated
thanks aminationman
