1-Methylimidazole → HCID 178480862, compound

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Reaction Steps

Combine 6.1 g (0.03 mole) 1-chloro-4-(4-chlorobutyl)benzene with 2.5 g (0.03 mole) 1-methyl-1H-imidazole and heat at 120° C., following the course of the reaction by thin-layer chromatography on silica gel (methanol:1M sodium chloride, 95:5). At the completion of the reaction, cool and triturate with ether, collect the solid and recrystallize from 50 ml hot acetone to obtain the title compound.

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