Ketalizations of Aryl ω-(2-Imidazolyl)alkyl Ketones by Glycerol and 3-Mercapto-1,2-propanediol. Synthesis and Characterization of cis-and trans-{2-Aryl-2-[ω-(2-imidazolyl)alkyl](1,3-dioxolan-4-yl and 1,3-oxathiolan-5-yl)}methanols [1]

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/jhet.5570330112

Aryl 2-[(2-imidazolyl)ethyl or 3-(2-imidazolyl)propyl]ketones were ketalized by glycerol or 3-mercapto-1,2-propanediol in boiling benzene in the presence of 4-toluenesulfonic acid to provide the title compounds. The aryl substituents are 4-chloro-, 4-brom