| abstract |
A process for producing an azacycloalkane derivative represented by general formula (II), wherein m represents an integer of 1 to 3, n₂ represents an integer of 2 to 10, and R represents C₃ to C₁₂ alkyl, which comprises reacting 1-(n-alkenyl)azacycloalkan-2-one represented by general formula (I) wherein, m is as defined above and n₁ represents an integer of 0 to 8, with an alkyl mercaptan in the presence of a radical initiator in an organic solvent, treating the reaction product with a reducing agent in a watery organic solvent, followed by purification through distillation. |