One-step synthesis of N,N′-dialkyl-p-phenylenediamines?

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2006-10-30 DOI: 10.1039/B607632G

Abstract

Condensation of 1,4-cyclohexanedione with primary alkylamines in the presence of air afforded N,N′-dialkyl-p-phenylenediamines. Reactions occurred at room temperature and were complete within a few hours, in high atom economy and with water as the major by-product.

Graphical abstract: One-step synthesis of N,N′-dialkyl-p-phenylenediamines
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