The present invention relates to a solid form of 4-(2-methyl-1 H-imidazol-1-yl)-2,2- diphenylbutanenitrile phosphate intermediate and its use for preparing imidafenacin, and an improved process for preparing 4-(2-methyl-1-imidazolyl)-2,2- diphenylbutanamide, also known as imidafenacin, in good yield and purity using said solid form.
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