Zinc Iodide Catalyzed Synthesis of 3-Aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines from 2-Aminopyridines and α-Amino Carbonyl Compounds

Abstract

A concise approach to 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines is developed via the zinc iodide catalyzed reaction of 2-aminopyridines and α-amino carbonyl compounds in the presence of oxygen. This novel and user-friendly protocol employing diverse and easily available substrates affords the desired products in good to excellent yields.

Key words

3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines - zinc iodide - heterocycles - 2-aminopyridines - α-amino carbonyls

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