Hydrochloric Acid → 1-Methyl-5-nitro-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde-4-methylsemicarbazone

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To a solution of 8.5 grams (0.055 mole) of 1-methyl-5-nitro-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde in 50 ml. of ethanol is added a solution of 5.0 grams (0.056 mole) of 4-methylsemicarbazide in 25 ml. of ethanol and 10 ml. of water containing 2-4 drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The resulting solution is heated at 60°-70° C. until a yellow solid starts to separate and then stored at 0° C. for 1 hour; 12.2 grams (98%) of 1-methyl-5-nitro-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde-4-methylsemicarbazone is obtained melting at 221°-223° C.

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