Imidazole → 2-[4-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole

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Utilizing the general procedure outlined for 2-[3-methoxy-4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole, reaction of 2-[4-(bromomethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole (300 mg, 1.0 mmol) and imidazole (70 mg, 1.0 mmol) afforded the desired 2-[4-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,3-benzoxazole as a colorless solid: 1H NMR (CDCl3, 300 MHz) δ 7.57–7.86 (m, 6H), 7.26–7.40 (m, 4H), 5.53 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 3H). MS (ESI) 306 (M+H)+.

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