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.

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.