A “One-Pot” Phase Transfer Alkylation/Hydrolysis ofo-Nitrotrifluoroacetanilides. A Convenient Route toN-ALKYLo-Phenylenediamines

Abstract
A variety of o-nitrotrifluoroacetanilides undergo a one-pot alkylation/hydrolysis to give N-alkyl o-nitroanilines in 40–94% yield. Dimethylsulfate, benzyl bromide and 1-bromo-propane were used as the electrophiles.