1: 2-methyl-1H-imidazole With sodium hydride in 1,4-dioxane T=90°C; 1 h; Inert atmosphere; 2: dodecyl bromide in 1,4-dioxane T=90°C; 48 h; Inert atmosphere;

in isopropyl alcohol; toluene

petroleum; nickel T=210 - 245°C;