Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. ##STR00001## Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A. ##STR00002##

Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. ##STR00001## Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A. ##STR00002##

Disclosed are methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1 and 1A. The first method utilizes a benzyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 4. The second method utilizes a tert-butyl carbamate amine protecting group and an intermediate of Formula 7. The third method utilizes a dibenzyl amine protecting group. ##STR00001## Also disclosed is a compound, phenylmethyl N-[2-oxo-2-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)amino]ethyl]carbamate (a compound of Formula 4). Further disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula 14 from a compound of Formula 15 and a compound of Formula 1 or 1A. ##STR00002##

The present invention provides a process for preparing 2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl) butanamide of the following formula (1):the process comprising: subjecting an α-arylethyl-2-methylbutylamine compound of the following general formula (2): wherein Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, to N-2-methylbutyrylation to form an N-α-arylethyl-2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl)butanamide compound of the following general formula (3): wherein Ar is as defined above, and removing the α-arylethyl group of the resulting compound (3) to form 2-methyl-N-(2′ -methylbutyl)butanamide (1). ##STR00001##

The present invention provides a process for preparing 2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl) butanamide of the following formula (1):the process comprising: subjecting an α-arylethyl-2-methylbutylamine compound of the following general formula (2): wherein Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, to N-2-methylbutyrylation to form an N-α-arylethyl-2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl)butanamide compound of the following general formula (3): wherein Ar is as defined above, and removing the α-arylethyl group of the resulting compound (3) to form 2-methyl-N-(2′ -methylbutyl)butanamide (1). ##STR00001##

The present disclosure relates to substituted hydroxystilbene compounds and derivatives, specifically 2-substituted hydroxystilbene compounds and derivatives, the synthesis of such compounds and their use in therapy.

The present disclosure relates to substituted hydroxystilbene compounds and derivatives, specifically 2-substituted hydroxystilbene compounds and derivatives, the synthesis of such compounds and their use in therapy.

Disclosed is a method for preparing compound S-1 (S-1) comprising resolving compound rac-2 (rac-2) with a compound of Formula 3 wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.4, m and n are as defined in the disclosure.

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Disclosed is a method for preparing compound S-1 (S-1) comprising resolving compound rac-2 (rac-2) with a compound of Formula 3 wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.4, m and n are as defined in the disclosure.

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The present invention provides a process for preparing 2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl)butanamide of the following formula (1): the process comprising: subjecting an α-arylethyl-2-methylbutylamine compound of the following general formula (2): wherein Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, to N-2-methylbutyrylation to form an N-α-arylethyl-2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl)butanamide compound of the following general formula (3): wherein Ar is as defined above, and removing the α-arylethyl group of the resulting compound (3) to form 2-methyl-N-(2′-methylbutyl)butanamide (1).

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