Methyl iodide → HCID 20275406, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 10.0 g. 4,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)imidazole in 100 ml of dimethylformamide was treated with 2.4 g of a 50% sodium hydride dispersion and then 8.0 g of methyl iodide was added dropwise. Stirring at room temperature was continued overnight and the reaction mixture was poured onto ice water. The product was collected by filtration and recrystallization from hot 1-chlorobutane gave 7.0 g of 4,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole, m.p. 121.5°-122°.

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