Dimethylamine → 1,1-Dimethyl-2-(2-morpholinophenyl)guanidine

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A mixture of N-(2-morpholinophenyl)cyanamide (1.5 g) and a 33% ethanolic solution of dimethylamine (12 ml) was heated under reflux for 4 hours. Removal of solvent gave a residue to which was added dichloromethane (100 ml) and brine (50 ml). The mixture was stirred for 5 minutes and the organic layer separated and dried. Removal of the solvent gave 1,1-dimethyl-2-(2-morpholinophenyl)guanidine (m.p. 144°-145° C.) which was recrystallised from hexane.

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