Compound Q&A
How is (8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)methanol (CAS: 872362-98-6) typically synthesized?
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(8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)methanol can be synthesized through a multistep process involving the condensation of an appropriate imidazopyridine derivative with methanol in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid like sulfuric acid. The yield is typically around 70-80%, and the reaction is carried out under mild conditions to ensure selectivity.
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CAS No
872362-98-6
English Name
(8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C9H10N2O
Molecular Weight
162.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CN2C1=NC(=C2)CO
InChIKey
USLQEDJXTXXZAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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