Cooking With the 'Pied Piper of Meth'
Summary
TLDRThe script narrates a dangerous and illegal chemistry experiment involving the synthesis of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and harmful drug. It details the process from the initial preparation of chemicals to the final steps of production, highlighting the risks and toxic byproducts involved. The speaker, known as the 'Pied Piper of meth,' demonstrates a disregard for safety and legal regulations, even suggesting the activity as a 'playtime' for children, which is both irresponsible and alarming.
Takeaways
- 🕵️ The script describes a personal history with methamphetamine dating back to the late 1970s, referring to the speaker as the 'Pied Piper of meth'.
- 🔬 It details a chemical process involving the synthesis of nitroethane through the distillation of ethanol and the use of methyl ethyl ketone to form an azeotrope.
- ⚗️ The script explains a series of chemical reactions including the use of sulfuric acid to protonate ethanol, forming ethyl sulfate and diethyl ether as a side product.
- 🧪 The process involves the use of powdered limestone (calcium carbonate) to deprotonate ethyl sulfate, forming a water-soluble salt which is then filtered.
- 🌡️ A cation exchange process is described, using sodium carbonate to form sodium ethyl sulfate, with the precipitation of calcium carbonate as a visual indicator.
- 🔥 The script mentions the preparation of a reaction mixture involving potassium carbonate, sodium nitrate, and other chemicals, which is heated to initiate a reaction.
- 🌡️ A temperature of 130 degrees Celsius is specified for the heating process, indicating a controlled reaction environment.
- 🧪 The script refers to an 'Henry reaction' involving nitroethane and benzaldehyde, extracted with toluene and heated to precipitate phenyl 2 nitro propane.
- 🔪 The reduction of the alkene and nitro alkane is described, followed by a nephritin reaction that forms an unstable intermediate leading to the formation of P2P.
- 💉 The use of mercury nitrate in the process is mentioned, with a reference to 'mad as a Hatter', indicating awareness of its toxicity.
- 🚫 The script ends with a sudden halt to the synthesis process out of respect for federal law, suggesting an awareness of the illegality of the activity.
Q & A
What is the nickname given to the person in the script who has been involved with meth since the late 1970s?
-The person is referred to as the 'Pied Piper of meth'.
What is the initial step in the synthesis process described in the script?
-The initial step involves the synthesis of nitroethane by distilling ethanol from grain alcohol using a volumetric flask, with the addition of methyl ethyl ketone to entrain water in a positive azeotrope.
What chemical reaction is taking place when sulfuric acid is added to ethanol and boiled?
-The sulfuric acid protonates ethanol, forming an ethyl oxonium ion that participates in an SN2 reaction, leading to the formation of ethyl sulfate and diethyl ether as a side product.
Why is powdered limestone added to the crude ethyl sulfate?
-Powdered limestone is added to deprotonate the sulfate group, forming a water-soluble salt, calcium ethyl sulfate.
What is the purpose of the cation exchange process involving sodium carbonate?
-The cation exchange process is used to convert calcium ethyl sulfate into sodium ethyl sulfate, which is part of the purification process.
What role does the coconut shampoo play in the reaction involving potassium carbonate, sodium ethyl sulfate, and sodium nitrate?
-The coconut shampoo contains acetyl alcohol, which acts as an anti-foaming agent in the reaction mixture.
What is the Henry reaction mentioned in the script?
-The Henry reaction is a chemical reaction where nitroethane reacts with benzaldehyde to form phenyl 2-nitropropane.
What is the significance of the term 'mad as a Hatter' in the context of the script?
-The term 'mad as a Hatter' refers to mercury nitrate poisoning, historically associated with hat makers who used mercury in their trade and suffered neurological damage.
What is the final product of the synthesis process described in the script?
-The final product of the described synthesis process is methamphetamine.
Why does the script mention 'chemistry interruptus'?
-The term 'chemistry interruptus' is used humorously to indicate that the synthesis process is being stopped out of respect for federal law, despite being close to completion.
What is the estimated value of the final product if it were sold in ounces, as mentioned in the script?
-The script suggests that ounces of the product are sold for around $700, indicating a high value for the final product.
Outlines
🧪 Dangerous DIY Chemistry: A Tale of Meth Production
The first paragraph details a dangerous and illegal process of synthesizing methamphetamine. It starts with the distillation of ethanol and continues with the production of ethyl sulfate using sulfuric acid. The narrative describes the formation of diethyl ether, a probable human carcinogen, as a side product. The process involves several chemical reactions, including SN2 reactions and the use of various chemicals such as potassium carbonate, sodium nitrate, and benzaldehyde. The paragraph also touches on the reduction of the alkene and nitro alkane to form P2P (phenyl-2-propanone) and the subsequent formation of methylamine. The speaker ends with a mention of the risks associated with mercury nitrate, hinting at the hazardous nature of the activity.
💰 The Economics and Risks of Illicit Drug Production
The second paragraph shifts focus to the economic aspect and personal perspective of the illicit drug production process described in the first paragraph. The speaker reflects on whether the risks and difficulties of producing methamphetamine are worth the potential financial gain. They mention the current market value of meth, which is sold by the ounce, and the varying prices depending on the proximity to the border. The speaker concludes that despite the product not being as high quality as they would prefer, the financial incentive is still significant, indicating a complex interplay between the dangers of the trade and its profitability.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Meth
💡Ethanol
💡Azeotrope
💡Sulfuric Acid
💡SN2 Reaction
💡Diethyl Ether
💡Calcium Carbonate
💡Cation Exchange
💡Benzaldehyde
💡Henry Reaction
💡Methylamine
Highlights
The speaker has been involved with methamphetamine since the late 1970s, earning the nickname 'Pied Piper of meth'.
A detailed synthesis process of nitroethane is described, starting with the drying of ethanol using methyl ethyl ketone.
The formation of ethyl sulfate through an SN2 reaction involving sulfuric acid and ethanol is explained.
Diethyl ether, a probable human carcinogen, is mentioned as a side product of the synthesis with a distinct Wintergreen aroma.
The use of powdered limestone to deprotonate ethyl sulfate and form a water-soluble salt is highlighted.
A cation exchange process using sodium carbonate to form sodium ethyl sulfate is described.
The preparation of a reaction mixture involving potassium carbonate, sodium ethyl sulfate, and sodium nitrate for the synthesis of nitroethane.
The addition of tropical coconut shampoo as an anti-foaming agent in the synthesis process.
The electrolytic oxidation method is abandoned in favor of distilling benzaldehyde from an almond baking emulsion.
The extraction of presumed benzaldehyde using toluene and the subsequent Henry reaction to form phenyl 2 nitro propane.
The reduction of the alkene and nitro alkane using hydrochloric acid and iron, leading to the formation of P2P.
The use of a one-liter volumetric flask packed with aluminum foil for an undisclosed chemical process.
The amalgamation of aluminum with aqueous mercury nitrate, with a historical reference to 'mad as a Hatter'.
A commentary on the effects of mercury nitrate poisoning, including addiction and bizarre behavior.
The synthesis of methylamine gas using isopropanol, nitromethane-based fuel, and an amalgam.
A humorous and cautionary note on the dangers of mercury nitrate and its poisonous residue.
The speaker's中断 of the synthesis out of respect for federal law, referred to as 'chemistry interruptus'.
A reflection on the value of the synthesis process for knowledge versus the potential monetary gain from the product.
The current street value of methamphetamine, with a comparison between prices in Green Bay and near the border.
Transcripts
I like my map I've had a taste for that
stuff since the late 1970s the Pied
Piper of meth they called me you know
these little children down the path
[Applause]
coming off the bench for the first time
all season faster begins his synthesis
of nitro ethane with the drying of
ethanol from grain alcohol a volumetric
flask is charged with one liter of 95
ethanol insulated with aluminum foil and
heated methyl ethyl Ketone is added to
entrain water in a positive azeotrope
allowing it to be distilled from the
ethanol
she's distilling first down 93 sulfuric
acid is poured into a stoichiometric
excess of dry ethanol and gently boiled
sulfuric acid protonates ethanol's
oxygen forming an ethyl oxonium ion that
participates in an sn2 reaction the
oxonely loses water and the sulfate
attacks a carbon producing ethyl sulfate
but the rapid addition of sulfuric acid
and high temperature allows subsequent
sn2 reactions that form diethyl ether
which boils from the reaction mix and
the probable human carcinogen diethyl
sulfate a menacing side product
recognizable by its Wintergreen Aroma
just got alkaline deep red crude ethyl
sulfate is removed from the hot plate
and poured over ice all right now I can
start adding my powdered Limestone oh to
the ice cream scoop that's exactly what
it is an unknown quantity of ethyl
sulfate is treated with an unmeasured
quantity of calcium carbonate which
deprotonates the sulfate food forming a
water-soluble salt calcium ethyl sulfate
the mixture is passed through a filter
bag to remove excess calcium carbonate
squeezing out I don't know how to
describe the smell I'm tempted to say
Wintergreen I've worked in the
electroplating industry for 27 years now
so my sense of smell is not particularly
acute the filtered aqueous calcium
methyl sulfate is treated with an
aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
forming sodium ethyl sulfate the cation
exchange is visually monitored by the
precipitation of insoluble calcium
carbonate which settles to the bottom of
the bucket
25 grams of potassium carbonate an
unknown quantity of aqueous sodium
natural sulfate and 300 grams of sodium
nitrate are added to a round bottom
flask followed by a dash of tropical
coconut shampoo acetyl alcohol is the
anti-foaming ingredient that I want all
right and just let that sit on the stove
for the time being great
the mixture is heated to 130 degrees
Celsius and begins to Bubble lone pair
electrons on sodium nitrite's nitrogen
attack the electrophilic carbon in an
sn2 reaction forming sodium sulfate and
nitroethane which boils from the
reaction X
so for that after the failure of this
electrolytic oxidation Vester opts to
distill benzaldehyde from an almond
baking Emulsion the presumed
benzaldehyde distillate is extracted
with toluene in a step funnel and
transferred to a round bottom flask so
this is added 100 milliliters of
nitroampane and 50 milliliters of
ethylene thiamine Steve don't you weigh
anything out
the flask is heated on a stove and the
Henry reaction is left to run overnight
have you done this reaction before no
after sitting the freezer overnight a
solid precipitate which is assumed to be
phenyl 2 Nitro propane is observed at
the bottom of the flask that's receptor
flask with steel wall to suspend iron
violence add hydrochloric acid and keeps
the mixture in a water bath reaction
begins with an iron reduction of the
alkene prusum and Nitro alkane which
then undergoes a nephritin the nitrogen
Automotive is protonated to an
electronic acid and the medium carbon
the protein acid is subject to
nucleophile attacked by water forming an
unstable intermediate that loses
elimination of nitroxyl forms
nitrosoxide and P2P which after base
neutralization is distilled directly
from reactions
thank you
a one liter volumetric flask is packed
with aluminum foil using a
lignocellulous tamping apparatus Ram
ride to jam it in
nothing but a baby spoonful
the aluminum is Amalgamated with an
unmeasured quantity of aqueous Mercury
nitrate
you know Mercury nitrate poisonings
where the term mad as a Hatter comes
from
that person who's addicted to this stuff
you know I mean if he doesn't have it
he's fiend and he's a junkie it just
made them all sloppy and this sort of
stuff you know and they're they're
drooling and licking peanut butter out
of each other's cracks and that sort of
stuff and you know that doesn't sound
all that hot to me
it doesn't it doesn't
seems like you like that kind of thing
what drooling
depraved sexual activity well yeah yeah
so it's time to get ready to rock and
roll here unmeasured volumes of
isopropanol and nitromethane-based fuel
are added to the amalgam the reduction
begins immediately and the flask is
transferred to a stovetop a hose is used
to direct the gaseous methylamine
Freebase into the flask containing P2P
forming an immune there you go
methylamine gas getting pipe down in
there there's some methylamine for you
is correct
what do you think about opening a couple
of these windows go for it methylamine
is fun and easy to make I recommend it
as a play time for children everywhere
be concerned about the Mercury nitrate
on your toilet I'll take care of that in
a bit there it is poisonous residue all
over this house
one immune reduction away from
methamphetamine investor interrupts his
synthesis out of a deeply held respect
for federal law so this is chemistry
interruptus yes we came just about that
close to coming just about now it's time
to pull out it was my pleasure
given all this difficulty do you think
it's worth it it's worth it for the
knowledge for me more than well maybe a
quarter pound of product coming out at
the end you know because you know what
they sell in ounces for these days well
it's not always near as good as the
product I'd be cooking but still ounces
are going for like 700 an hour so that's
in Green Bay
if you get closer to the Border it's
even less
all right well I'm good to go
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