One-Pot Synthesis of 2-Phenylimidazo[1,2-α]pyridines from Acetophenone, [Bmim]Br3 and 2-Aminopyridine under Solvent-Free Conditions

One-pot synthesis of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-α]pyridines from acetophenone, [Bmim]Br3 and 2-aminopyridine under solvent-free conditions in the presence of Na2CO3, gave the corresponding 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-α]pyridines in excellent yields ranging from 72% to 89%.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jian-Ping Xu, Zong-Bo Xie, Zhang-Gao Le
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/11/13368