NH2 H a a. EtO2CCOC6H, b. 4-MeC6H, S020CH (CN) C6H5, 16 was effected with the borane-methyl sulfide complex to give 22 (mass spectrum), which on purification underwent air oxidation to give 15. In a trial experiment, reduction of 15 with NaBH4-A1, O3 gave a 9: l mixture of 14-15. In a repeat of this reaction the product was isolated in the presence of ascorbic acid, but these conditions gave a 1: 2 mixture of 14-15.