3-Amino-1-propanol → 3-(1H-Benzimidazol-2-ylamino)-1-propanol

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

Heat at 145°-150° C. for two hours a mixture of 5 g (25 mmol) of 2-benzimidazolesulfonic acid and 5.7 ml (75 mmol) of 3-aminopropanol. Cool to 90° C. and add 15 ml of cold water, with vigorous stirring, until a precipitate is formed. Maintain at a temperature of approximately 4° C. for one night, filter the title compound precipitate, wash with cold water and dry.

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