Synthesis 1989; 1989(10): 773-775
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27392
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1-Hydroxyimidazole Derivatives III.1,2 Synthesis of 1-Alkyloxy-, 1-Arylalkyloxy-, and 1-Phenoxy-1H-imidazoles

Gerhard Laus* , Josef Stadlwieser, Wilhelm Klötzer
  • *lnstitut für Organische und Pharmazeutische Chemie, Universität Innsbruck, Innrain 52a, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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Publication Date:
02 May 2002 (online)

1-Hydroxy-1H-imidazole and 2-alkyl-1-hydroxy-1H-imidazoles are prepared by selective hydrogenation of the corresponding 1-hydroxy-1H-imidazole 3-oxides and subsequently transformed to the 1-alkoxy, 1-arylalkyloxy and 1-phenoxy derivatives.