Ethyl 8-amino-6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carb­oxy­late
2011

Synthesis of a New Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Dahmani Siham, Kandri Rodi Youssef, Luis Santiago V., Essassi El Mokhtar, El Ammari Lahcen

Primary Institution: Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Fès, Morocco

Hypothesis

The study investigates a novel method for synthesizing 6-bromo-8-amino-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine.

Conclusion

The synthesis method yielded the target compound in 65% yield.

Supporting Evidence

  • The synthesis method resulted in a 65% yield of the target compound.
  • Two independent molecules were found in the asymmetric unit of the compound.
  • The fused ring systems in both molecules are nearly planar.
  • The study utilized Bruker APEXII CCD diffractometer for data collection.

Takeaway

The researchers found a new way to make a special chemical that could help in medicine.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized by treating ethyl bromopyruvate with 5-bromo-2,3-diaminopyridine in the presence of NaHCO3 in ethanol at reflux.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811017077

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