Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-12-oxo-2-[(2,2.2-trifluoroeihyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: A method for preparing a compound of Formula (1) and compounds therefrom, comprising treating a compound of Formula (2) to provide a compound of Formula (5) and treating the compound of Formula (5) with a hydroxylamine salt wherein R1, R2 and m are as defined in the specification. The compound of Formula (1), prepared by the above method, can be used to prepare a compound of Formula (8) wherein R1, R2, R3 and m are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 comprising contacting a compound of Formula 2 with at least one compound of Formula 3 in the presence of a solvent comprising one or more organic solvents selected from ethers and nitriles and a catalytically effective amount of a palladium complex comprising at least one tertiary phosphine ligand of Formula 4 wherein R1 is NHR3 or OR4; R2 is CH3 or Cl; R3 is H, alkyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl or methylcyclopropyl; R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl; M1 is an alkali metal; and R5, R6 and R7 are defined in the disclosure; provided that when R2 is Cl, then X is Br. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 5 wherein R14, R15, R16 and Z are as defined in the disclosure using a compound of Formula 1 characterized by preparing the compound of Formula 1 by the aforedescribed method.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 comprising contacting a compound of Formula 2 with a metal cyanide reagent, a copper(I) salt reagent, an iodide salt reagent and at least one compound of Formula 3 wherein R1 is NHR3 or OR4; R2 is CH3 or Cl; R3 is H, C1-C4 alkyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylcyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl or methylcyclopropyl; R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl; Y is Br or Cl; X is NR13 or O; n is 0 or 1; and R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 2 wherein Y is Br and R1 is NHR3 comprising introducing a gas containing bromine into a liquid containing a compound of Formula 4, and further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 5 wherein R14, R15, R16 and Z are as defined in the disclosure using a compound of Formula 1 characterized by preparing the compound of Formula 1 by the method disclosed above.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 comprising contacting a compound of Formula 2 with a metal cyanide reagent, a copper(I) salt reagent, an iodide salt reagent and at least one compound of Formula 3 wherein R1 is NHR3 or OR4; R2 is CH3 or Cl; R3 is H, C1-C4 alkyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylcyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl or methylcyclopropyl; R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl; Y is Br or Cl; X is NR13 or O; n is 0 or 1; and R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 2 wherein Y is Br and R1 is NHR3 comprising introducing a gas containing bromine into a liquid containing a compound of Formula 4, and further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 5 wherein R14, R15, R16 and Z are as defined in the disclosure using a compound of Formula 1 characterized by preparing the compound of Formula 1 by the method disclosed above.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 comprising contacting a compound of Formula 2 with at least one compound of Formula 3 in the presence of a solvent comprising one or more organic solvents selected from ethers and nitrites and a catalytically effective amount of a palladium complex comprising at least one tertiary phosphine ligand of Formula 4 wherein R1 is NHR3 or OR4; R2 is CH3 or Cl; R3 is H, alkyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl or methylcyclopropyl; R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl; M1 is an alkali metal; and R5, R6 and R7 are defined in the disclosure; provided that when R2 is Cl, then X is Br. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 5 wherein R14, R15, R16 and Z are as defined in the disclosure using a compound of Formula 1 characterized by preparing the compound of Formula 1 by the aforedescribed method.

Abstract: A process for preparing phenserine compounds which are known acetylcholinesterase inhibitors from physostigmine compounds by hydrolysis to form an eseroline compound which is then condensed with an isocyanate.

Abstract: A synthetic route for forming lithium trisubstituted borohydride compounds comprises the step of reacting a processed lithium hydride reactant with a trisubstituted borane wherein the reaction is maintained for a period of time in a temperature range of approximately 15° C. to approximately 42° C. A method of synthesizing LiH comprises the step of reacting an alkyl lithium (for example, n-butyl lithium) with hydrogen in the presence of tetrahydrofuran. The reaction temperature is preferably maintained in the range of approximately −78° C. to approximately 25° C.

Abstract: A synthetic route for forming lithium trisubstituted borohydride compounds comprises the step of reacting a processed lithium hydride reactant with a trisubstituted borane wherein the reaction is maintained for a period of time in a temperature range of approximately 15° C. to approximately 42° C. A method of synthesizing LiH comprises the step of reacting an alkyl lithium (for example, n-butyl lithium) with hydrogen in the presence of tetrahydrofuran. The reaction temperature is preferably maintained in the range of approximately −78° C. to approximately 25° C.

Abstract: Synthetic routes for forming alkali metal substituted borohydride compounds include the step of reacting an alkali metal reagent, a hydrogen donor, and a substituted borane. The reactions proceed without the requirement of specialized handling of alkali metal hydrides associated with prior synthetic processes for the production of alkali metal trisubstituted borohydride compounds. A chemical composition comprises solid potassium tri-sec-butyl borohydride.