| abstract |
A method of preparing 7,8-difluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-4H-1,4 benzoxazine. The method includes the steps of reacting 2,3,4-trifluoroaniline or trifluoronitrobenzene with hydroxyacetone or a derivative thereof under reducing conditions to yield N-(3-hydroxy-2-propyl)-2,3,4 trifluoroaniline. The N-(3-hydroxy-2-propyl)-2,3,4-trifluoroaniline is treated with a base to yield the above-mentioned benzoxazine. |