This invention encompasses a novel process for synthesizing the compound represented by formula I: ##STR2## or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof, wherein A represents H, halo, or {TAIL ~ methyl}, and B represents CH3, CH2 F, CHF2 or CF3, comprising reacting a compound of formula II: ##STR3## with a compound of formula III: ##STR4## or a salt or hydrate thereof, in an amide solvent at a controlled temperature to produce a compound of {HEAD ~ formula} I 
This invention encompasses a novel process for synthesizing the compound represented by formula I : # # STR2 # # or a salt , hydrate or solvate thereof , wherein A represents H , halo , or { TAIL ~ methyl } , and B represents CH3 , CH2 F , CHF2 or CF3 , comprising reacting a compound of formula II : # # STR3 # # with a compound of formula III : # # STR4 # # or a salt or hydrate thereof , in an amide solvent at a controlled temperature to produce a compound of { HEAD ~ formula } I
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