Catalyst free, C-3 functionalization of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines to rapidly access new chemical space for drug discovery efforts

Naresh Gunaganti, Anupreet Kharbanda, Naga Rajiv Lakkaniga, Lingtian Zhang, Rose Cooper, Hong yu Li, Brendan Frett

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Abstract

Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) are robust tools for the rapid synthesis of complex, small molecule libraries for use in drug discovery and development. By utilizing MCR chemistry, we developed a protocol to functionalize the C-3 position of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine through a three component, decarboxylation reaction involving imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, glyoxalic acid, and boronic acid.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)12954-12957
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume54
Issue number92
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Catalysis

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