One problem with reductive amination as a method of amine synthesis is that by-products
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One problem with reductive amination as a method of amine synthesis is that by-products are sometimes obtained. For example, reductive amination of benzaldehyde with methylamine leads to a mixture of N-methylbenzylamine and N-methyldibenzylamine. How do you suppose the tertiary amine by-product is formed? Propose a mechanism.
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