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Preparation of 4-methylimidazoles

US4377696A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1981
Grant dateMar 22, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D233/54
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of 4-methylimidazoles by reacting methylglyoxal with ammonia and an aldehyde in aqueous solution, wherein the reaction is carried out at a pH of above 7 and either the reactants are all brought into contact simultaneously or the aldehyde and the methylglyoxal are added simultaneously to the aqueous ammonia solution.

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