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

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A solution of 4-hydroxymethyl-5-methylimidazole hydrochloride (30 g) and cysteamine hydrochloride (23 g) in acetic acid (200 ml) was heated under reflux for 10 hours. Following cooling to 15°-20°C, the solid which crystallised was collected and washed with isopropyl alcohol to give 2[(5-methylimidazol-4-yl)methyl]thioethylamine dihydrochloride (45.5 g), m.p. 189°-192°C.

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