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  • Premiered: Mar 2014
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Season 2015
2015x1
How to Separate Dichloromethane (DCM, Methylene Chloride) from Paint Remover
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Jan 05, 2015
REUPLOADED TO ADD METHANOL SEPARATION STEPS. In this video I separate DCM from paint/varnish remover using a fractional distillation. You can also separate it via simple distillation .. show full overview
2015x2
Making Chloroform
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Jan 05, 2015
In this video we make chloroform from bleach and acetone. The yield is a little lower than expected because I used an 11% excess of acetone, which is too much. This method was taken .. show full overview
2015x3
Demonstration of Instant Snow (Sodium Polyacrylate)
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Jan 06, 2015
In this video I demonstrate sodium polyacrylate absorbing water. I also go into a little detail as to how it works. Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x4
How to extract Caffeine from Tea (Classic DCM Method)
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Jan 12, 2015
In this method, caffeine is extracted from tea. The type of tea that is used isn't very important (as long as it is caffeinated). The amount of caffeine recovered is small, but this is .. show full overview
2015x5
How to isolate Vanillin from Artificial Vanilla Extract
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Jan 13, 2015
In this video, vanillin is isolated from artificial vanilla extract. The solvent used is dichloromethane, but it is likely better to use diethyl ether as it does not form an emulsion. I .. show full overview
2015x6
How to extract Vanillin from Vanilla Sugar
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Jan 14, 2015
In this video, vanillin is separated from vanilla sugar using methanol. In my opinion this method is easier than the other one, because it doesn't need DCM. Nile talks about lab .. show full overview
2015x7
How to make Phthalic acid and Phthalic Anhydride
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Jan 26, 2015
This method was borrowed from both Youtuber users NurdRage and UC235. In this video we will be extracting DEHP from vinyl gloves, and then cleaving the ester bonds to form alcohols .. show full overview
2015x8
Making Phenolphthalein (a common pH indicator)
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Feb 03, 2015
In this video, phenolphthalein is synthesized by the condensation of phenol and phthalic anhydride. The phenolphthalein is separated from starting materials by several washing steps. .. show full overview
2015x9
How to make Phthalimide
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Feb 03, 2015
In this video, phthalimide is synthesized from phthalic anhydride and urea. Phthalimide is a useful precursor to anthranilic acid and it can be used to convert alkyl halides into .. show full overview
2015x10
How to extract Cinnamaldehyde from Cinnamon (Steam Distillation)
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Feb 09, 2015
In this video I will be extracting cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon bark by steam distillation. The yield was about 0.5g cinnamaldehyde from 25.5g of cinnamon bark. Nile talks about lab .. show full overview
2015x11
How to extract Limonene from Orange Peels
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Mar 12, 2015
Sorry for the slow videos, I am very busy lately. Summer is coming though, so I can make some bromine and other fun stuff! :) Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x12
How to make Grape Flavoring (methyl anthranilate)
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Mar 30, 2015
In this video, we will be synthesizing methyl anthranilate from anthranilic acid and methanol Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x13
Element Series: Sodium Metal
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May 19, 2015
This is just a short video about some of the properties of sodium metal. The mechanism of the explosion can be found in the link below to a Nature article: .. show full overview
2015x14
How to make Sodium Carbonate (from Sodium Bicarbonate)
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May 28, 2015
This is just a quick video that I made when I needed to sodium carbonate. This can also be done in the oven. Next video is to be posted is synthesis of BROMINE! Nile talks about .. show full overview
2015x15
Making bromine from pool supplies
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Jun 01, 2015
In this video, bromine is made from pool supplies and muriatic acid (HCl). The yield was around 75%. However, the amount of HCl used was much less than stoichiometric. I thought that .. show full overview
2015x16
How to make Ampoules from Glass Test Tubes (Revisited)
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Jun 22, 2015
In this video, I am revisiting the method that I used to make glass ampoules. I made a couple modifications. Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x17
How to make Glycerine (Glycerol)
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Jun 22, 2015
This video was requested by a commenter...I don't remember who, but this video is for you! I went with the method of producing biodiesel, but you could also go with simple saponification .. show full overview
2015x18
How to make benzene
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Jul 18, 2015
In this video I will be synthesizing benzene from sodium benzoate and sodium hydroxide. This procedure was taken from the ScienceMadness forum: .. show full overview
2015x19
Cleaning old sodium metal
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Jul 20, 2015
In this video, I clean 100+ grams of very dirty sodium. I do this by melting the sodium metal in mineral oil. Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x20
How to make an Acid and Base Bath
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Jul 28, 2015
This is just a quick video on how to make a base/acid bath for glassware cleaning. For the base bath, you can also use methanol if you don't have isopropanol. Nile talks about lab .. show full overview
2015x21
How to Extract Bismuth Metal from Pepto-Bismol Tablets
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Jul 29, 2015
In this video, I will demonstrate one method how to extract bismuth metal from Pepto-Bismol. This is not my procedure. It is a scaled up version of the procedure posted by .. show full overview
2015x22
How to make a Phenolphthalein Indicator Solution (0.05%wt)
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Jul 29, 2015
The strength of the indicator solution can be adjusted depending on your strength needs. I made a 0.05%wt solution because that is all I had. In general, a lot of indicator solutions are .. show full overview
2015x23
Reacting Bromine and Aluminum
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Aug 04, 2015
In this video, I'll be reacting liquid bromine with a piece of aluminum foil. Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x24
How to make Nitrobenzene
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Sep 01, 2015
In this video i will be making nitrobenzene by the nitration of benzene. Reference: https://www.erowid.org/archive/rhodium/chemistry/nitrobenzene.aniline.html Nile talks about lab .. show full overview
2015x25
How to make Aniline
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Sep 04, 2015
We will be making aniline by reducing nitrobenzene that we made in a previous video! Reference: https://www.erowid.org/archive/rhodium/chemistry/nitrobenzene.aniline.html Nile .. show full overview
2015x26
How to make Propanal (propionaldehyde)
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Sep 07, 2015
In this video, I show how I made propanal from 1-propanol. I followed the procedure from Org Syn. Reference: http://www.orgsyn.org/demo.aspx?prep=CV2P0541 Nile talks about lab .. show full overview
2015x27
How to make a Stannous Chloride Solution (Tin (II) Chloride)
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Sep 15, 2015
In this video I show how I made a roughly 2M solution of stannous chloride using HCl and tin metal. This solution will be used in 2 future videos: phenylhydrazine synthesis and for .. show full overview
2015x28
Making Table Salt using Sodium Metal and Chlorine gas
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Sep 22, 2015
Chlorine and sodium are individually very reactive, but together they form regular old table salt. Nile talks about lab safety: .. show full overview
2015x29
Making Phenylhydrazine (Skatole precursor)
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Sep 27, 2015
In this video I make some phenylhydrazine HCl from aniline. I will hopefully be using it to make skatole in the future. This is one of the final synthetic steps from sodium benzoate .. show full overview
2015x30
How to grow Tin Crystals!
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Sep 29, 2015
In this video we will be growing some tin crystals using a stannous chloride solution and some electrolysis. Music by Kevin Macleod. I forgot the song though... Stannous chloride: .. show full overview
2015x31
Making Silicon Tetrachloride (reacts with water to make sand!)
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Oct 01, 2015
In this video we make some fun SiCl4 from silicon metal and chlorine! I ideally would have used all glass joints and adapters but I didn't have the supplies to be able to do that. It .. show full overview
2015x32
All about White Phosphorus _ Element Series
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Oct 16, 2015
In this video I play with a little bit of white phosphorus I will eventually make a video on how to purify and clean the white phosphorus and how to make it from red .. show full overview
2015x33
How to make anhydrous ethanol (100% alcohol)
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Oct 21, 2015
in this video we will be making some 100% Ethanol from 95% Ethanol. I use molecular sieves but other drying agents can be used. I just like sieves the most. I am in the process of .. show full overview
2015x34
Extracting caffeine from coffee
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Oct 25, 2015
We will be extracting some caffeine from coffee today! I used regular coffee grounds, but I think the process is actually faster and easier with instant coffee. In theory the yield .. show full overview
2015x35
Making Fluorescein
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Nov 01, 2015
Today we will be making some fluorescein! I bought the resorcinol off ebay, and I used the phthalic anhydride that I made in a previous video. The mechanism and procedure that I .. show full overview
2015x36
Making and playing with Liquid Oxygen
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Nov 05, 2015
Today we will be making and playing with a little bit of liquid oxygen! Be aware that this is dangerous. It is very important not to drop a liquid fuel into it. It could .. show full overview
2015x37
Preparing a Drying Agent (Magnesium sulfate)
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Nov 11, 2015
Hello guys! I FORGOT TO ADD. ALWAYS USE UNSCENTED SALTS!! Today we will be preparing some magnesium sulfate drying agent. Its preparation is very similar to how others are prepared .. show full overview
2015x38
How to extract Chemicals from Over the Counter Products
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Nov 17, 2015
In this video, I'll go over the general procedure that I follow to extract chemicals from various over the counter products. Link to my .. show full overview
2015x39
How to Freebase (Phenylhydrazine HCl as an example)
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Nov 25, 2015
In this video Ill be freebasing my phenylhydrazine HCl to freebase phenylhydrazine. I will then use the freebase in a fischer indole synthesis to produce Skatole and other indoles. So .. show full overview
2015x40
Making skatole - The essence of poop
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Dec 07, 2015
In this video we will be making some Skatole, the essence of poop. It has been a long journey here and I am glad I have arrived. My garage smelled like a dirty horse stable for a week .. show full overview
2015x41
Making Benzocaine (Revisiting!)
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Dec 12, 2015
This is a revisit of when I make benzocaine like a year ago. I was appalled at how unenthusiastic I was and how sloppy my video was. Patreon link: .. show full overview
2015x42
Making and Playing with Phosphorus Tribromide
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Dec 18, 2015
Hello all! Today we will be making phosphorus tribromide (PBr3) from red phosphorus and bromine (made in a previous video). I am hoping to release a "wet" chemistry video every Saturday, .. show full overview
2015x43
Extracting Lidocaine from Anal Lubricant
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Dec 23, 2015
Apparently I can't monetize this video because Youtube doesn't like the word "lidocaine." So, if you liked it, please donate because I had to buy this lube twice at the good Canadian .. show full overview
2015x44 Season finale
A 4K sample from my new camera (GH4)
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Dec 31, 2015
I am poor, but I managed to scrape some funds together to buy a Panasonic GH4, which shoots in 4K. So from now on, Ill be filming in 4K. I have 17 videos filmed using my other camera, .. show full overview

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