| abstract |
A compound of Formula (2) is disclosed: wherein R1, MA and MB are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula (1): wherein R1 and X are as defined in the disclosure comprising contacting a compound of Formula (2) with a halogenating agent. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula (4): wherein R1, R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure, comprising reacting a compound of Formula (5): wherein R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure with a compound of Formula (1), with a compound of Formula (1), the process of preparing the compound of Formula (4) includes the step of preparing the compound of Formula (1) from the compound of Formula (2) by the method disclosed above. Also disclosed is compound that is methyl 3,5-dichlorobenzeneethanimidate methyl 3,5 dichlorobenzeneethanimidate or ethyl 3,5 dichlorobenzeneethanimidate or salts thereof. |