Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1993, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (4): 84-85.

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N-ALKYLATION OF IMIDAZOLES BY KOH/Al2O3

Wang Lei, Sun Xinghua   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Huaibei Coal Normal College, 235000 Huaibei, Anhui
  • Received:1992-09-17 Revised:1993-01-12 Published:1993-08-10 Online:1993-08-10

Abstract: Some N-alkyl imidazole derivatives have been prepared from imidazole and alkyl halides in the presence of potassium hydroxides impregnated on alumina. The preparation was carried out at mild condition and in good yields and the supported reagent could be reused after recovery without loss of its activity.

Key words: N-alkyl imidazole, KOH/Al2O3, synthesis