Benzaldehyde → Ethyl 2-benzylideneaminobutyrate

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Reaction Steps

Triethylamine (2 moles) was added to a solution of the product from step (a) (1 mole) in toluene. When addition was complete, benzaldehyde (1 mole) was added. The mixture was azeotroped until no further water was collected, then cooled to room temperature and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated in vacuo ti give the desired product as an oil.

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