Selective Aminolysis of Benzoates and Acetates of α-Hydroxy Acids and Phenols With Benzylamine and Butan-1-amine

Abstract

Benzoates and acetates of a-hydroxy acids and phenols undergo facile aminolysis on treating with benzylamine or butan-1-amine in benzene at room temperature. Under the same conditions acetates and benzoates of alcohols are unaffected.