.alpha.-(2-PYRIDYL)LOWER ALKYLAMINE

摘要

The invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula (II): < IMG > (II) where R3 and R4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, R1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, amino or nitro and n is from 2 to 5 which comprises reacting an alkali metal derivative of a compound of formula (III) : < IMG > (III) where R3 and R4 are as defined with reference to formula (II) with a compound of formula (IV): < IMG > (IV) or a salt thereof, where n is defined with reference to formula (II) and X is halogen, in the presence of a non-interfering solvent, and thereafter optionally converting the compound of formula (II) so obtained into a salt.