Acetic Anhydride Part 2: Running the LampDougs Lab2015-12-06 | In this video, I make acetic anhydride using the ketene lamp I built in part 1.
Support my channel with Patreon! patreon.com/DougsLabDimethyl OxalateDougs Lab2018-02-05 | In this video, I make dimethyl oxalate from oxalic acid and methanol.
I'm a brand-new Twitter/Google+ user and I'm learning the ropes! Feel free to drop me a line and I will try to answer as many posts as I can.Thermochromism ft Silver TetraiodomercurateDougs Lab2018-01-22 | In this video, I make some silver (I) tetraiodomercurate (II) and demonstrate its thermochromic properties.
Patreon link: patreon.com/DougsLabEquipment: Homemade Gas BurnersDougs Lab2018-01-19 | In this video, I demonstrate how to construct a simple and versatile gas burner for laboratory use. It can be used as a standard Bunsen burner or configured to flare off dangerous gases.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/DougsLabLab Glass: The Drying PistolDougs Lab2018-01-15 | In this video, I talk about a drying pistol and show how it is used.
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Patreon Link: patreon.com/DougsLabIm Back.Dougs Lab2018-01-08 | I'm going to try to upload a new video every Sunday in 2018. Stay tuned!The Fischer Esterification: Methyl SalicylateDougs Lab2016-07-28 | In this video, I perform one of the most common organic reactions while explaining the fundamentals of every step.
Patreon link: http://www.patreon.com/DougsLabEthanol and the Hydrolysis of Ethyl AcetateDougs Lab2016-07-27 | In this video, I purify ethanol from hardware-store denatured alcohol by hydrolyzing its ethyl acetate component with sodium hydroxide.
Patreon link: http://www.patreon.com/DougsLabPhenol from Salicylic AcidDougs Lab2016-03-19 | In this video, I make phenol from salicylic acid using thermal decarboxylation.
Patreon link: http://www.patreon.com/DougsLabChlorinating C2Cl4 to C2Cl6Dougs Lab2016-01-24 | In this video, I attempt to chlorinate tetrachloroethylene to hexachloroethane using ferric chloride as a catalyst.
Patreon link: http://www.patreon.com/DougsLabDIY Electric Furnace: Part 1Dougs Lab2016-01-20 | In this video, I make an electric furnace that is capable of melting copper. I construct and run an initial test of the furnace to determine its flaws, which I will correct in part 2.
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/DougsLabTetrachloroethylene and Dry CleaningDougs Lab2016-01-19 | In this video, I isolate some tetrachloroethylene from an OTC product, and then demonstrate its ability to remove buttery stains from paper, as often practiced in the dry cleaning industry.
Patreon link: patreon.com/DougsLabOTC DichloromethaneDougs Lab2016-01-15 | In this video, I do a quick-and-dirty isolation of dichloromethane from hardware-store paint stripper.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/DougsLabPyridinium Chlorochromate (PCC)Dougs Lab2016-01-14 | In this video, I prepare the common oxidant PCC using chromium trioxide, hydrochloric acid, and pyridine.
Patreon page: patreon.com/DougsLabPyridine from NiacinDougs Lab2016-01-01 | In this video, I prepare pyridine by decarboxylating niacin.
Patreon page: patreon.com/DougsLabCopper Chromite CatalystDougs Lab2015-12-24 | In this video I prepare a copper chromite catalyst from ammonium dichromate, ammonia, and copper sulfate. I will use this catalyst in part 2 to make pyridine from niacin.
Patreon Info: patreon.com/DougsLabMake Chromium TrioxideDougs Lab2015-12-18 | In this video, I make some crude chromium trioxide from sodium dichromate and sulfuric acid.
Patreon info: patreon.com/DougsLabHydrazine Sulfate: GB1153483Dougs Lab2015-12-14 | In this rather lengthy video, I make hydrazine sulfate using an uncommon method derived from British patent GB1153483.
If you would like to donate: patreon.com/DougsLabAcetic Anhydride Part 1: The Ketene LampDougs Lab2015-12-05 | In this video, I briefly discuss the construction of a "ketene lamp" which is a piece of pyrolosys apparatus designed to convert acetone to ketene. It will also convert cyclohexane to 1,3-butadiene.Basic Copper II CarbonateDougs Lab2015-12-02 | In this video, I make basic copper II carbonate from a soluble copper II salt and sodium carbonate. It will serve as a base for making other copper compounds in later videos.Short, Blurry Lab Tour and 2500 Subs!Dougs Lab2015-12-02 | The title is self-explanatory.Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration: 1,4-DioxaneDougs Lab2015-11-06 | In this video, I make the cyclic diether 1,4-dioxane by dehydrating ethylene glycol and performing a few purification steps.Flaming Chemical Volcano : Ammonium DichromateDougs Lab2015-11-04 | In this video I give the classic demonstration of the ammonium dichromate volcano and discuss some of the chemistry behind it.Extract Diethyl EtherDougs Lab2015-10-26 | In this video, I isolate some crude diethyl ether from engine starting fluid.Pyrophoric Nickel Hydrogenation Catalyst / Nickel Oxalate PreparationDougs Lab2015-10-14 | In this video, I first prepare nickel oxalate dihydrate from basic nickel carbonate. I then pyrolyze it to form very finely divided nickel, which is pyrophoric in air. I will be using this to perform a hydrogenation in a later video.Make HydrogenDougs Lab2015-10-13 | In this video, I demonstrate how to generate hydrogen for laboratory purposes.Benzoic Acid, Recrystallization, and Solubility vs pHDougs Lab2015-10-04 | In this video I perform the simple isolation of benzoic acid from a salt, then recrystallize. I also touch on some basics of pH-driven solubility.IodineDougs Lab2015-10-03 | In this video, I make some elemental iodine from potassium iodide and explore some properties of iodine.Sulfur Monochloride (Disulfur Dichloride)Dougs Lab2015-09-11 | In this video, I make and purify sulfur monochloride from the elements.Recrystallization of SulfurDougs Lab2015-09-05 | In this video, I demonstrate some of the finer points to recrystallizing elemental sulfur.Nitric Acid Day!Dougs Lab2015-05-20 | In this video, I make 68% nitric acid from sulfuric acid and potassium nitrate.The Dean Stark Trap: Drying Oxalic AcidDougs Lab2015-05-12 | In this video, I dry some oxalic acid dihydrate azeotropically with toluene in a Dean-Stark trap.Preparation of BromineDougs Lab2015-05-08 | In this video, I prepare bromine from a bromide salt, an acid, and an oxidizer.AcetamideDougs Lab2015-05-06 | In this video, I demonstrate a synthesis route to acetamide using urea and glacial acetic acid. I also touch on some other ways to get to acetamide, as well as some technique for running high temperature distillations.Concentrated Acetic AcidDougs Lab2015-03-27 | In this video, I make very concentrated acetic acid from sodium acetate and sulfuric acid.Easy Sodium Acetate DehydrationDougs Lab2015-03-20 | In this video, I demonstrate a decomposition-free method for dehydrating sodium acetate to a nearly anhydrous state.Ammonia GeneratorDougs Lab2015-03-17 | In this video, I discuss various methods for generating and drying ammonia gas, as well as demonstrate my personal favorite generator setup.Isopropyl NitriteDougs Lab2015-03-15 | In this video, I examine some properties of isopropyl nitrite.Preparing Tin for the LabDougs Lab2015-01-07 | In this short segment, I show the process of granulating tin metal for use in the laboratory.Carbon MonoxideDougs Lab2015-01-02 | In this video, I explain the usefulness of carbon monoxide in the laboratory and industry and show a simple generator of the gas.Ethylene Glycol and Simple DistillationDougs Lab2014-10-24 | In this video, I describe some of the basic concepts of simple distillation as well as separate ethylene glycol from auto antifreeze solution.Sodium MetalDougs Lab2014-10-24 | In this video, I cut up some sodium metal to show its properties.Chromyl ChlorideDougs Lab2014-08-07 | In this video, chromyl chloride is isolated from potassium dichromate, sodium chloride, and sulfuric acid.
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Page 254.MercuryDougs Lab2014-08-04 | I demonstrate some basic physical properties of mercury.Chloroform and the Haloform ReactionDougs Lab2014-08-04 | Chloroform is made from sodium hypochlorite and acetone.Chlorine and Gas DryingDougs Lab2014-04-03 | In this video, I demonstrate one way to make chlorine gas while exploring some of its properties. I also explain how to set up various kinds of gas drying tubes which will be used to provide dry chlorine for upcoming experiments.Dehydrating Magnesium SulfateDougs Lab2014-04-01 | In this video, I demonstrate the manufacture of 1.3kg of anhydrous magnesium sulfate for use as a laboratory desiccant.