Compound Q&A
How is 5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 178488-37-4) typically synthesized?
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5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 178488-37-4) can be synthesized through the condensation of methylamine with 3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine carbaldehyde. This reaction is often catalyzed by acids, and the yield is typically around 70-80%. Other methods involve the modification of existing imidazopyridine derivatives under controlled conditions.
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CAS No
178488-37-4
English Name
5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C9H8N2O
Molecular Weight
160.17600000000002 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC2=NC=C(N12)C=O
InChIKey
DUMDWTOBALQSBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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