A process is described for the preparation of 4-Methyl-5-(2-Chloroalkyl)-thiazole wherein the alkyl ranges from C.sub.2 -C.sub.5, by providing the steps of either a) converting the 3-thiocyanato-5-chloro-2-alkanone into 2-chloro-4-methyl-5-(2-chloroalkyl)-thiazole by gaseous hydrochl
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (I), wherein R stands for a straight chained C.sub.1-5 alkyl group substituted by a chlorine atom in the 2-position, and acid addition salts thereof, characterized by reacting a 3,5-dichlor