HCID 19784460, compound → N-(4-chlorobenzyl)-N-methylbutan-1-amine

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In a manner analogous to Example 1 a solution of N-butyl -N-methyl -4 -chlorobenzamide (4.49 g; 0.02 mol) in dry THF (50 ml) was reacted wit h an ice-cooled solution of 1.0M diborane-THF complex (90 ml); 0.09 mol) to give the title compound which was converted to the hydrochloride salt and crystallised from ethyl acetate (1.51 g; 65.7%), mp 136°-138°.

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