3,5-Bis(decyloxy)phenylcarbamic acid phenylmethyl ester → 3,5-Bis(decyloxy)benzeneamine

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A mixture of 34 g (0.063 mol) of 3,5-bis(decyloxy)phenylcarbamic acid phenylmethyl ester and 4.0 g of 10% palladium on charcoal in 650 ml of ethyl acetate was shaken under a hydrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered to remove the catalyst and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to yield 25 g (98% yield, mp 48°-50°) of 3,5-bis(decyloxy)benzeneamine.

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