Imidazole → HCID 12786200, compound

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To a stirred mixture of 24.5 g (55.6 mmoles) of 1-iodo-4-hydroxy-4-methyl-trans-octene (Example 130), 13.6 g (200 mmoles) of imidazole, and 75 ml of dimethylformamide is added 10.9 g (100 mmoles) of chlorotrimethylsilane. After standing overnight the mixture is poured into 250 ml of hexane. The mixture is washed thoroughly with water followed by brine and dried over magnesium sulfate. After removal of the solvent, the product is distilled to give a colorless liquid, bp 67.5°-68° C. (0.07 mm).

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