Electrochemically Promoted [3 + 2] Annulation of Imidazo[1,2- a]pyridine with Alkynes

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 14;24(40):7410-7415. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02980. Epub 2022 Oct 5.

Abstract

The efficient electrochemically promoted [3 + 2] annulation of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines with alkynes using traceless electrons as green reagents has been developed, leading to the synthesis of a large class of polycyclic heteroaromatics in good yields with a broad substrate scope under mild and green conditions. The scaled-up experiment, follow-up procedures, and potential biological applications show the practicability and feasibility of the electrochemical method.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't