Abstract Reaction of N-(1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl) propionanilide (I) with phosphorus pentasulfide gave the thioamide VI. Acylation of N-(1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl) aniline with 2-(methoxy) acetic and 2-(methylthio) acetic anhydrides afforded the amides II and III. Treatment of 4-anilino-1-benzylpiperidine-4-methanol with thionyl chloride gave the spirocyclic sulfurous acid ester amide XIV. Reduction of the hydrochloride of ethyl 3-(1- ...