Ensuring high purity of starting materials involves several steps: - Purification Techniques: Employ purification techniques such as distillation, crystallization, or chromatography to remove impurities. - High-Purity Reagents: Use reagents from reputable suppliers that provide high-purity chemicals. - Analytical Testing: Perform analytical testing, such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, or atomic absorption spectroscopy, to verify the purity of the starting materials. - Controlled Environment: Conduct reactions in a controlled environment to minimize contamination from atmospheric impurities.