Reaction of 2,4-Di- tert-butyl-6-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol with diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene.

The article discusses a study regarding the chemical reaction of the organic compound 2,4-Di-tert-butyl-6-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol with diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene. Topics include the confirmation of the structure of alkalation product by X-ray analysis, the involvement of the hydroxy group in intramolecular hydrogen bond with the imino nitrogen atom and the recrystallization of the compound from aqueous methanol to ethanol.