Hydrochloric Acid → Megazol

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Reaction Steps

1-(1-Methyl-5-nitro-2-imidazolecarboximidoyl)-3-thiosemicarbazide (0.3 g.) is heated with 7 ml. of 6N hydrochloric acid for 15 minutes. The resulting solution is cooled and diluted with water. The solid is filtered, washed with water and dried affording 2-(2-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazol-5-yl)-1-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, melting point 266°-8°.

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