Isopropylamine → HCID 178464566, compound

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Reaction Steps

9.2 g. (30 mmol) of 2-methyl-1-ethyl-3-guanyl isothiourea hydroiodide is agitated with 30 ml. of water and 11.8 g. (200 mmol) of isopropylamine for 48 hours at 30° C. and then for 2 hours at the boiling temperature. Excess isopropylamine, methyl mercaptan, and water are removed. To the oily residue, 2 ml. of concentrated aqueous sodium iodide solution and then water are added until a clear solution is obtained. The product is crystallized during standing in a refrigerator and is recrystallized from acetone-petroleum ether.

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