Provided is a one-step efficient production method for an
.alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroamine of a general formula (1) below from an
amide compound. The method is an economical method capable of producing
the intended .alpha.,.alpha.-difluoroamine at high yield by reacting a
starting amide compound with carbonyl fluoride and/or oxalyl fluoride
under a specific condition.Formula (1) ##STR00001##