Potassium Hydroxide → 1,3-Bis(pyren-2-ylmethyl)-4,5-dichloroimidazolium bromide

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4,5-Dichloroimidazole (0.18 g, 1.33 mmol) and potassium hydroxide (0.08 g, 1.46 mmol) will be dissolved in a minimum volume of acetonitrile and stirred at reflux for 30 min. 2-(Bromomethyl)pyrene (2.95 g, 10.0 mmol) will be added and the mixture will be returned to reflux for 3 h. The mixture will be filtered hot to remove the KBr generated. A second equivalent of 2-(bromomethyl)pyrene will be added to the filtrate and the mixture will be returned to reflux for 6 h. The volatile components will be removed under reduced pressure to yield the product.

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