Abstract
α-(Arylideneamino)alkylamines 4 are prepared in high yields by the reaction of 1-(benzotriazol-1-yl)-N-triphenylphosphorylidenemethylamine (betmip) 2 with lithium amides and treatment of the resulting intermediates 3 with aryl aldehydes. Key words: benzotriazole, lithium amides, aryl aldehydes.