Detailed investigations into the Akabori–Momotani reaction for the synthesis of amphetamine type stimulants: Part 2

•Substituted benzaldehydes convert into pseudoephedrines.•Electronic influence of the substituent on reaction outcomes was minor.•Molecular modelling provides insight into substituents lack of influence.•Sub-optimal reaction conditions with p-methoxy benzaldehyde produce new by-products.•Stereochemi...

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