Benzaldehyde → 2-Benzylaminomethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene

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A solution of 2-aminomethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (XXXI) (14.5 g), benzaldehyde (9.7 g) and NaBH3CN (5.8 g) in methanol (150 ml) was cooled to 0°. Concentrated HCl was added dropwise until the apparent pH (litmus) was 3-4. The mixture was then stirred 16 hours at 0°. The solvent was evaporated, and the residue was dissolved in EtOAc, which was washed with saturated NaHCO3 solution, dried (MgSO4), and evaporated. The residual oil was dissolved in MeOH, and a slight excess of concentrated HCl was added. Adding EtOAc and boiling caused precipitation of Compound XXXIV.HCl, which was collected by filtration. Its NMR was consistent with the structure indicated, and it was used without further purification.

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