| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1-methyl-3-[3-methyl-4-(4-trifluoromethylthiophenoxy)phenyl]urea, of the formula (I), <IMAGE> which comprises reacting 3-methyl-4-(4-trifluoromethylthiophenoxy)aniline, of the formula (II), <IMAGE> with methyl isocyanate in the presence of inert diluents at temperatures between 0 DEG C and 80 DEG C, to novel intermediates for carrying out this process, and to processes for their preparation. |