Copper-catalyzed four-component synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via sequential reductive amination, condensation, and cyclization
文摘
A four component has been used to synthesis imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines. The mechanism relies on sequential reductive amination, condensation, and cyclization. Sodium azide acts as an ammonia surrogate to primary amines in a copper-catalyzed reductive amination of aryl halides.