Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. You can find out more about our use of cookies in About Cookies, including instructions on how to turn off cookies if you wish to do so. By continuing to browse this site you agree to us using cookies as described in About Cookies. ... 4(5)-Hydroxymethylimidazoles were prepared by hydroxymethylation and decarboxylation of imidazole-4(5)-carboxylic acid esters. The reaction was simply carried out with aqueous formaldehyde solution in the ...
