[LabTech]

In the literature, when describing the reaction conditions, what does this mean: 0 degrees -> 25 degrees.  Whenever you have one temperature, then an arrow, followed by a different temperature, does it mean that you add everything together at the first temperature, then either warm or cool it to the second temperature and let it run for the specified amount of time?

[agrobert]

In a general sense yes.  But read the reaction conditions and wording carefully.  I wouldn't heat to room temperature, just let it reach room temperature slowly.

[LabTech]

Alright, that is what I thought.  I just wanted to clarify.  Thanks a lot for your help.