Abstract
A new hetero-annulation procedure for the selective synthesis of bis(pyrazolo)-fused
pyridines using pyrazole-5-amines and aryl glyoxal monohydrate is described. This
distinct hetero-annulation, carried out under catalyst-free conditions with ethylene
glycol as the medium, illustrates a domino reaction that involves the formation of
two C–C bonds and one C–N bond. The photophysical properties of the synthesized derivatives
were briefly analyzed. The emission spectra of the derivatives exhibited distinct
charge transfer peaks, which depends on the structure of the derivatives. The green
metrics calculation for the protocol to quantify the waste, reaction efficiency, and
sustainability was evaluated.
Key words
bis(pyrazolo)pyridines - metal free - ethylene glycol - pyrazolopyridine