This invention discloses a method for preparing
albendazole, belonging to the field of pharmaceutical preparation technology. The method includes: (1) cyclization reaction: using methyl cyanocarbamate and 4-(propylthio)phenyl-1,2-
diamine or their
hydrochloride as raw materials, reacting in water,
methanol,
ethanol or a mixed
solvent in the presence of an acidic catalyst or an alkaline buffer; (2)
crystallization and separation of crude product: adjusting the pH of the reaction solution to 3-5, and separating the
solid and liquid to obtain the crude product; (3) washing and purification: the crude product is washed successively with
toluene,
methanol and water, and dried to obtain the purified product; (4) refining and post-treatment: dissolving, decolorizing and recrystallizing with a
formic acid-water mixed
solvent,
drying, pulverizing and sieving, and packaging to obtain the finished product. This invention uses a green and
environmentally friendly solvent system, suppresses side reactions through precise
pH control, optimizes the three-stage washing and recrystallization process, achieves a
molar yield of over 88%, a purity of 99.85%, meets pharmaceutical standards, and is suitable for large-scale production.