Copper (II)??Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative Coupling between Chalcone and 2??Aminopyridine via C H Amination: An Expedient Synthesis of 3??Aroylimidazo [1, 2??a] …
Abstract: A simple and efficient protocol has been developed for the synthesis of 3- aroylimidazopyridines via copper (II) acetate-catalyzed aerobic oxidative amination. A library of 3-aroylimidazopyridines was synthesized from readily accessible chalcones and 2- aminopyridines with high yields and regioselectivity. The reaction proceeds through a tandem Michael addition followed by an intramolecular oxidative amination. The ...