3-Cyclobutene-1,2-dione, 3,4-dimethoxy- → 3,4-Bis(4-butyl-1-piperazinyl)-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

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To a solution of 0.9 grams of 3,4-dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione dissolved in 10 ml. of absolute ethanol is added 1.8 grams of 1-butylpiperazine in 5 ml. of absolute ethanol. The reaction mixture is stirred overnight at room temperature under a nitrogen atmosphere. Then, the solvent is removed with a nitrogen stream, 5 ml. of anhydrous ethyl ether is added, and the resultant solid is filtered, washed with ethyl ether, and dried in air. The resulting product, 3,4-bis(4-butyl-1-piperazinyl)-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione is obtained as white crystals melting at approximately 137.5°-139° C.

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