The Preparation of 3, 4-Dimethoxy-and 3, 4-Methylenedioxy-Phenethyl Alcohol

Abstract

3, 4-Dimethoxy-and 3, 4-methylenedioxy-phenethyl alcohol (X and XV) were respectively prepared from the corresponding amines (VI and XI) in a good overall yield. The steps involved are formation of the esters (Ixa, b and XIVa) by applying White's method⁵⁾ to the amines, and hydrolysis of the resultant esters to form the alcohols (X and XV). Similarly, benzyl alcohol (V) and benzyl esters (Iva, b, c) were also prepared from benzylamine (I).