Process for the preparation of 5-methoxy-4-(methylthioalkyl) 1, 3-bis(phenylmethyl)-2-imidazolidone

摘要

This invention provides a process for the preparation of 5-methoxy-4-(methylthioalkyl)-1,3-bis(phenylmethyl)-2-imidazolidone having general formula (2a-d)[wherein R=-CH2COCH2CH2CH2COOMe (2a); -CH2CH(OMe)2(2b); -CH2COOMe(2c); -H (2d)] which comprises reacting a reducing agent with 6-benzyl-7-methoxy-3-phenylperhydroimidazo[1,5-c][1.3]thiozol-5-one in the presence of an organic solvent for a period ranging from 0.5 to 2 hrs at a temperature ranging from -78° C. to 80° C., evaporating the solvent and reacting the residue with an alkylating reagent, optionally in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst and an inorganic base in an organic solvent for a period ranging from 10-12 hrs at room temperature, evaporating the solvent followed by purification to obtain the desired compound of general formula 2 a-d.