Synthesis 2011(14): 2255-2260  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260669
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Synthesis of 3-Arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines by a Catalyst-Free Cascade Process

Zhiqing Wu, Yinyin Pan, Xiangge Zhou*
Institute of Homogeneous Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. of China
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Received 20 April 2011
Publikationsdatum:
15. Juni 2011 (online)

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Abstract

A simple and efficient protocol to synthesize 3-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines by a catalyst-free cascade process from 2-aminopyridine and 1-bromo-2-phenylacetylene or 1,1-dibromo-2-phenylethene in yields up to 86% is described.

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