Cysteamine Hydrochloride → 2-(((5-Methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl)thio)ethylamine dihydrochloride

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(a) A solution of 4-hydroxymethyl-5-methylimidazole hydrochloride (30.0 g.) and cysteamine hydrochloride (23.0 g.) in acetic acid (200 ml.) was heated under reflux for 10 hours. Following cooling to 15°-20°, the solid which crystallised was collected and washed with isopropyl alcohol to give 4-methyl-5-[(2-aminoethyl)thiomethyl]-imidazole dihydrochloride (45.5 g.), m.p. 180°-192°.

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