| Entry | Solvent | Temperature (˚C) | Time | Yield (%) |
| 1 | n-hexane | 68 - 70 | 10 hrs | 35 |
| 2 | 1,4-dioxane | 98 - 102 | 10 hrs | 40 |
| 3 | Diethyl erher | 34 - 36 | 10 hrs | 55 |
| 4 | H2O | 95 - 100 | 4 hrs | 65 |
| 5 | Ethanol | 75 - 78 | 3 hrs | 70 |
| 6 | Ethanol + H2O | 94 - 96 | 40 min | 96 |