The synthesis of 4-(hydroxymethyl) thiazole derivatives from the corresponding 4- (chloromethyl)-4-hydroxythiazole derivativea have been speculated to proceed through spirooxirane intermediatea NMR spectroscopy was used to provide evidence for the existence of such an intermediate in the synthesis of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-[(dimethylamino) methyllthiazole. Experimental conditions for the optimum formation and stabilization of a ...