Chemical Name: | Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 6-bromo-, ethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 372198-69-1 |
Product Number: | AG00BZJL(AGN-PC-03JD2G) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H9BrN2O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 269.0947 |
Ethyl 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate is commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block and intermediate. Its unique structure and reactivity make it valuable for the preparation of various functionalized heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical agents. In organic transformations, Ethyl 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer agents. Its strategic incorporation in synthetic routes enables the efficient construction of complex molecular frameworks with specific pharmacological properties. Additionally, the substitution and functionalization of the bromo and carboxylate groups on the imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ring allow for the modulation of the compound's physicochemical characteristics and biological activities, further expanding its synthetic utility in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry research.