(Trifluoromethyl)benzene → 3-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline

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Reaction Steps

As another example, benzotrifluoride by nitration gives 3-nitrobenzotrifluoride which in turn by reduction gives 3-aminobenzotrifluoride. The latter can be reacted with phosgene to yield the 3-isocyanatobenzotrifluoride. In the subsequent reaction of the isocyanate with dimethylamine the 1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-3-dimethyl-urea is obtained which is an important herbicide (DE-AS (German Examined Specification) No. 1206201).

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