(R,R)-Stilbene oxide → alpha-Phenyl-beta-[[2-(phenylmethoxy)propyl]amino]benzeneethanol

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A mixture of trans-stilbene oxide (1.96 g, 0.010 mol) and 2-benzyloxypropylamine (2.48 g, 0.015 mol) was heated at 140° C. for 6 hours and then allowed to stand at ambient temperature for 12 hours. The solidified reaction mixture was triturated with petroleum ether and filtered to obtain 2.72 g of a solid. Mass spectral analysis showed starting materials present. Recrystallization from isooctane gave 2.16 g (60%) of the product as a white solid; mp 114°-119° C.

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