Synthesis 2007(10): 1471-1474  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966044
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A New Chemoselective Synthesis of Brombuterol

Marcelo S. Nery, Mariangela S. Azevedo, Jari N. Cardoso, Glaucia B. C. Slana, Rosangela S. C. Lopes*, Cláudio C. Lopes*
Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, CT, Bloco A, 5o andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 21949 900, Brazil
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Publication History

Received 21 December 2006
Publication Date:
02 May 2007 (online)

Abstract

A practical method for the synthesis of brombuterol [1-(4-amino-3,5-dibromophenyl)-2-(tert-butylamino)ethanol] in high overall yield is described starting from 4′-aminoacetophenone using a new chemoselective route.