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Solvent and catalyst‐free synthesis of imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridines by grindstone chemistry

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The present work describes the solvent and catalyst‐free synthesis of imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridines in excellent to nearly quantitative yields from 2‐aminopyridines and a wide variety of ω‐bromomethylketones using a grindstone procedure at 25°C to 30°C for 3 to 5 minutes. The absolute structure of the compound, 2‐(3‐bromophenyl)‐7‐methylimidazo[1,2‐a]pyridine is determined by X‐ray crystallography. This green strategy has several noteworthy advantages such as wide spread substrate scope, short reaction times, water work up and the products do not require any chromatographic purification. Moreover, the method does not require any specialized equipment and is highly economical, environmentally benign and easy to carry out in any laboratory. Hence, the developed method meets the concept of “benign by design” and is greener alternative to the reported procedures for the synthesis of imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridines.

Source: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry

DOI: 10.1002/jhet.4164

Authors: Kumar Godugu, Chinna Gangi Reddy Nallagondu

Institution: Yogi Vemana University

Language: English

Topic: Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green