the condensation of glyoxal with benzylamine in the presence of formaldehyde leads to 2,4,6,8-tetrabenzyl-2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo [3.3.0] octan (6) in methanol. the scopes and limitations of the reaction have been determined. at low temperatures, a mixture of (6) and diol (7) is formed.

condensation of glyoxal, formaldehyde and anilines lead to the formation of 2,4,6,8- tetraphenyl and substituted phenyl 2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo [3.3.0] octanes. the reactions are sensitive to ph and temperature. ortho derivatives of anilines do not participate in this condensation. x-ray structural determination reveals a cis-dienvelope geometery about the two fused rings.

Condensation of glyoxal, formaldehyde and anilines lead to the formation of 2,4,6,8- tetraphenyl and substituted phenyl 2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo [3.3.0] octanes. The reactions are sensitive to pH and temperature. Ortho derivatives of anilines do not participate in this condensation. X-ray structural determination reveals a cis-dienvelope geometery about the two fused rings.

The condensation of glyoxal with benzylamine in the presence of formaldehyde leads to 2,4,6,8-Tetrabenzyl-2,4,6,8-Tetraazabicyclo [3.3.0] octan (6) in methanol. The scopes and limitations of the reaction have been determined. At low temperatures, a mixture of (6) and diol (7) is formed.