Tetrahydrofuran → HCID 2889802, compound

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Reaction Steps

A mixture of 2.22 g. of trans-cinnamic acid, 2.43 g, of 1,1'-carbonyldiimidazole and 50 ml. of tetrahydrofuran was stirred for 2 hours, then 1.7 ml. of 1H-imidazole-1-propanamine was added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 18 hours, then 5 ml. of water was added, the mixture was heated for 30 minutes and then concentrated. Methylene chloride and 10 ml. of 1N sodium hydroxide were added and then layers were separated. The organic layer was washed with water, dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated, giving the desired product as a viscous oil.

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