Fludorex is a

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anorexic agent of the phenethylamine

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Synthesis

Grignard reaction The Grignard reaction () is an organometallic chemical reaction in which alkyl, allyl, vinyl, or aryl-magnesium halides ( Grignard reagent) is added to a carbonyl group in an aldehyde or ketone. This reaction is important for the formation of ...

between 3-Bromobenzotrifluoride 01-78-5(1) and 1,2-dibromo-1-methoxyethane
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(2) leads to 1-(2-bromo-1-methoxyethyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
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(3). The reaction with

methylamine Methylamine is an organic compound with a formula of . This colorless gas is a derivative of ammonia, but with one hydrogen atom being replaced by a methyl group. It is the simplest primary amine. Methylamine is sold as a solution in methanol, ...

gives fludorex (4).

Synthesis

See also