A convenient and metal-free synthesis of vinyloxyimidazopyridine derivatives has been attained via BF3.OEt2 promoted one-pot multicomponent approach. This procedure involves a facile coupling of 2-aminopyridine derivatives with arylglyoxal and alkyne derivatives. BF3.OEt2 complexation has successfully catalyzed the reaction at room temperature. Utilization of transition metal-free catalyst, mild reaction conditions, easy handling and operational simplicity are key features of developed process.
Keywords: BF3-etherate; Green chemistry; Multicomponent reaction; One-pot synthesis; Vinyloxyimidazopyridines.
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