Methyl iodide → HCID 21475759, compound

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1.76 g (14.7 mmol) of N-methoxy-N-methylthiourea was dissolved in 5 ml of N,N-dimethylformamide. 2.09 g (14.7 mmol) of methyl iodide was added thereto at room temperature, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. 500 ml of ethyl acetate was added thereto, and precipitated crystals were collected by filtration and then washed with ethyl acetate to obtain 2.7 g of N-methoxy-N-methyl-S-methylisothiourea hydroiodide as pale yellow crystals. Melting point: 122°-124° C.

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