1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)benzene → HCID 3291239, compound

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The title compound was prepared by Procedure C in two steps from 2-aminobenzimidazole, 4-chlorobenzyl chloride and, subsequently, 3,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde. The product was isolated by preparative LCMS to give the title compound as the free base (yellowish oil). Alternatively, the title compound can be prepared in two steps from 2-chlorobenzimidazole, 4-chlorobenzyl chloride and 3,4-dichlorobenzylamine by use of either Procedure B or by Procedure D. MS(ES+) m/z 416 (M+, 100). 1NMR (CDCl3) δ 4.70 (s, 2H), 5.23 (s, 2H), 7.08-7.33 (m, 11H), 7.46-7.50 (m, 1H).

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