abstract |
Process for the production of an optionally chlorinated aniline of formula: with Y = halogen, R = H, alkyl (C 1 -C 4) alkoxyl (C 1 -C 4) n = 0-5.n n n The ammonolysis of halobenzenes of formula: with Y, R and n as before and X = halogen, with ammonia in the presence of copper and 8-hydroxyquinoline.n n n A process which can be used in particular for preparing dichloro-3,5 aniline. |