Compound Q&A
How is 2,3-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (CAS: 52538-09-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
![2,3-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine](https://static.chemtradehub.com/structs/525/52538-09-7-07a1.webp "2,3-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine")
2,3-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine can be synthesized through a two-step process involving the condensation of 2,3-dimethylimidazolidine-1,3-dione with methylamine followed by dehydration. The yield is typically around 60%, and a mild base such as sodium hydroxide can be used as a catalyst.
About
CAS No
52538-09-7
English Name
2,3-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine
Molecular Formula
C8H9N3
Molecular Weight
147.181 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC2=C(N1C)C=NC=C2
InChIKey
OWKNQTHLYPTZLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
![查看ShenZhenAiTaHuaXue Co Ltd的2,3-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine](https://static.chemtradehub.com/suppliers/67ced0fb2b2de6e8e95a67fa/67ced0fb2b2de6e8e95a67fa-logo.webp){kind=logo}