Potassium Hydroxide → 8-Chloro-6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,2-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5-a] [1,4]benzodiazepin-1-thione-3-carboxylic acid

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A solution of 1.1 g (0.02 mole) of potassium hydroxide in 40 ml of methanol was treated with 2.1 g (0.005 mole) of 8-chloro-6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,2-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-1-thione-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester in a beaker. The solution was boiled in a steambath for 15 min and then evaporated at reduced pressure at 50°-60°. An aqueous solution of the residue was acidified with cold 6 N aqueous hydrochloric acid adding ice to keep the mixture cold. The solid was collected by filtration, washed with water and air dried on the funnel overnight to yield crude end product. Recrystallization from ethanol gave light tan crystals with mp 277°-280° (dec).

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