Methods of Manufacturing
Reaction of 10-methoxy-5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine with phosgene gives the 5-chlorocarbonyl compound, treatment with NH3 affords 10-methoxy-5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine-5-carboxamide, which is hydrolyzed with diluted HCl to oxcarbazepine.
Nitration of 5-cyano-5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine with NaNO3 in acetic anhydride/acetic acid gives 5-cyano-10-nitro-5H-dibenz(b,f)azepine, which is treated with BF3 and powdered iron in acetic acid.