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Process for the production of hydroxymethylimidazoles

US4292431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1980
Grant dateSep 29, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D233/64
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention discloses a process for the production of hydroxymethylimidazoles which comprises reacting imidazolecarboxylic acids, their esters or inorganic salts with a formaldehyde agent in the presence of an alkali in an aqueous medium.

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