Mono and di-N-trifluoroacetylation of ortho-arylenediamines can be performe
d selectively under ultrasound irradiation according to the relative amount
s of starting materials. Mono and di-trifluoroacetylated compounds 3 and 4
are prepared with good yields in dry THF during 1 to 2 min sonication. (C)
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