New synthesis of diphenylmethane derivatives
Abstract
A new, general synthesis of o-benzylanilines (2-aminodiphenylmethanes) from anilines has been developed, which involves the sequential reaction of an aniline with (i) t-butyl hypochlorite, (ii) phenyl benzyl sulphide, and (iii) sodium methoxide, followed by desulphurization with lithium aluminium hydride or Raney-nickel.