Fluminorex

Fluminorex is a centrally acting sympathomimetic which is related to other drugs such as aminorex and pemoline. It was developed as an appetite suppressant by McNeil Laboratories in the 1950s.

Synthesis
2-amino-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol [776-02-3] (1) cyanogen bromide [506-68-3] (2)