Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 4-Chloro-1,6-dimethyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (CAS: 870135-17-4) in synthesis?
Answer
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While 4-Chloro-1,6-dimethyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (CAS: 870135-17-4) is a specific compound, there are alternative reagents such as 1,6-dimethylimidazo[4,5-c]pyridine or other related imidazo derivatives that can serve similar purposes in synthesis. These alternatives may offer better safety profiles or different functional properties.
About
CAS No
870135-17-4
English Name
4-Chloro-1,6-dimethyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine
Molecular Formula
C8H8ClN3
Molecular Weight
181.63 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1cc2n(C)cnc2c(Cl)n1
InChIKey
DNZYJLFFCZVGRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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