Process for preparing 4-(hydroxymethyl)imidazole compounds
US4063023A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 1996 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D233/64
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved process for the preparation of 4-(hydroxymethyl)imidazoles by reducing 4-imidazolecarboxylic acid esters using an alkali metal or calcium in liquid ammonia with an additional proton source provided during the reaction or upon workup.
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