THE PREPARATION OF DEHYDROABIETANE-1-AMINE

Abstract

The preparation of dehydroabietane-1-amine (II) has been achieved and characterized by base hydrolysis of the methyl carbamate (VII) via the following path: acid (I) → acid chloride (IV) → amide (V) → methyl carbamate (VII) → primary amine (II). The overall yield from acid (I) to amine (II) was approximately 50%. Other reactions leading to poor yields of the primary amine are discussed.