Synthesis of 4-substituted 4-arylpiperidines

Abstract Several novel 4-substituted 4-arylpiperidines were synthesized. The chemistry leading to 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-fluoropiperidine ( 6 ), 4-azido-4-(4-chlorophenyl)piperidine ( 7 ) and 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-methylpiperidine ( 8 ) is described.