1-Benzyl-4-tert-butyl-piperazine → 1-Tert-butylpiperazine

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348.5 g of 1-benzyl-4-tert-butyl piperazine are dissolved in 1200 cc of 99% ethanol and 10 g of a 5% palladium/charcoal catalyst are added to the resulting solution. The solution is subsequently shaken in a hydrogenation apparatus, in a hydrogen atmosphere (1 atmosphere) and at room temperature, until the take up of hydrogen is complete. Filtration is subsequently effected, the filtrate is concentrated by evaporation in a vacuum and the residue is distilled in a vacuum. 1-tert-butyl piperazine is obtained in the form of a colourless oil, having a B.P. of 66°-70° at 12 mm of Hg, which crystallizes upon standing. The crystals have a M.P. of 35°-40°.

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