2- -2- IMPROVED PROCESS FOR PREPARING 2-SUBSTITUTED PHENYL-2-HYDROXY-ETHYL CARBAMATES

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) [Chemical Formula 1] In this formula, R ¹ is as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are useful for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, including epilepsy. The method involves the new use of lithium borohydride reagents.