| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1 -(2-cthyl-butyl)-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid which is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of, pharmaceutical active compounds, comprising reacting cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivative of formula (II) wherein Y is an alkali metal, with an alkylating agent, in the presence of a secondary amine and (C1-C6)alkyllithium, (C3-C6)cycloalkyllithium or phenyllithium. |