Ethyl trifluoroacetate → 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-5-pyrimidinol

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To a solution of ethyl trifluoroacetate (5.80 g, 40.8 mmol) in p-Xylene (30 mL) was added 1,3-diamino-2-propanol (3.60 g, 40 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 160° C. for 4 h. Concentration in vacuo then afforded the title compound (6.55 g, 39.0 mmol, 97% yield).

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