Thionyl Chloride → HCID 12674604, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 16 g. of 1-(p-chlorophenyl)-3-(1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl)-4-methyl-2-imidazolidinone in 400 ml. of anhydrous chloroform, 14.5 g. of SOCl2 is added dropwise with stirring while the temperature is maintained at 0° C. The mixture is then refluxed for 45 minutes, concentrated under vacuum and taken up with benzene, then evaporated to dryness again, yielding 15.1 grams (94%) of the title compound, m.p. 70°-72° C. (from diisopropyl ether). The corresponding m-chlorophenyl-substituted compound is prepared in the same way. Yield 97%, b.p. 200° C./0.5 mm Hg.

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