The directing effects of the t-BuOCONH–(NHBoc) and the t-BuCONH–(NH–pivaloyl) groups have been investigated on a series of differently substituted anilines. Depending on the nature of the directing group and the substrate, lithiation either occurred in the ortho-, benzylic-, or alpha-position. In general, it was observed that ortho-lithiation is the least facile process and alpha-lithiation slightly favored compared to lithiation in the benzylic position. ...