Formaldehyde → HCID 86641031, compound

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Under the same conditions as for the preparation of 2,2-dimethyl-3-(N-morpholino)propanal, 39.2 g (0.47 mol) of 36% aqueous formaldehyde were reacted with 35.6 g (0.49 mol) of isobutyraldehyde and 57.0 g (0.47 mol) of N-benzylmethylamine, and worked up. The product distilled at a top temperature of 74° C. and a pressure of 4·10−2 mbar. Yield: 80.6 g (83% of theory) as a colorless, clear and almost odorless liquid which had an amine content of 4.83 mmol N/g.

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