An iridium catalyst -stabilized by an anionic P,N ligand -was used for the symmetrical and unsymmetrical monoalkylation of para-, meta-, and ortho-benzenediamines. Benzyl and aliphatic alcohols were used as alkylating reagents. 28 derivatives were synthesized. 14 of them are new compounds. Furthermore, the alkylation of the pharma-cological important diamine Dapson (dapsone) is described. 14 dapsone derivatives were synthesized among them 9 new compounds.