Question

How might a reductive amination be used to synthesize Phenylpropanolamine, an amino alcohol pharmaceutical derived from propanolamine? Draw the structure of the aldehyde/ketone and the amine that would be used to synthesize this compound.

Answer 1

Reductive amination of Phenylpropanolamine forms amine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Reductive amination:

The reductive amination involves conversion of carbonyl group to an amine via intermediate imine.

The chemical reaction is as follows.