Metal-free, efficient hydrazination of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine with diethyl azodicarboxylate in neutral media

Yuanxiang Wang, Brendan Frett, Nick McConnell, Hong Yu Li

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Abstract

The first example of metal-free regioselective hydrazination of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine with diethyl azodicarboxylate is accomplished. This procedure is chemically appealing due to the high degree of functional group tolerance and efficiency in expanding the molecular diversity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2958-2964
Number of pages7
JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
Volume13
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 14 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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