Phenethylamine → N-(2-Phenylethyl)naphthalen-1-amine

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288 parts of β-naphthol, 9 parts of triphenyl phosphite and 270 parts of 2-phenylethylamine are heated to 180° C whilst stirring. The elimination of water commences at this temperature and has ended after 5 hours at an internal temperature of 240° C. 36 parts of water are collected in the water separator. After distilling off excess β-naphthol and amine under reduced pressure, 2-phenylethyl-naphthylamine distils, at a boiling point of 230° - 231° C/5 mm Hg. 479 parts of 2-phenylethyl-naphthylamine are obtained, corresponding to a yield of 97% of theory.

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