abstract |
A process for the preparation of an amide of formula CVIIn nwhich comprises contacting an epoxide of formula CVIn nwherein X 1 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 5 -C 7 cycloalkyl or benzyl optionally ring-substitutednby 1 or 2 C 1 -C 3 alkoxy, F, Cl, Br or I; with aqueous ammonia, at a temperaturenbelow 70°C. |