Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of Formula A: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are independently selected from H or any substituent which does not interfere with the electrochemical reductive fluorination; andZ.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are each independently selected from H or an electron donating group;which comprises electrochemical reductive fluorination of a compound of Formula B: ##STR2## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are as defined above in a mixture of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and an alkali metal fluoride.The 4-fluoroanilines find use as intermediates in the manufacture of a wide range of agrochemicals, dyestuffs and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of aminohalobenzenes which are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dyestuffs. The process involves the simultaneous hydrolysis in an acid medium of the two cyano groups in a 1,3-dicyanoaminohalobenzene to yield an aminohalobenzene.