Chemical Name: | imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-7-carbonitrile |
CAS Number: | 952566-04-0 |
Product Number: | AG00IIW9(AGN-PC-0ALTIP) |
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Molecular Formula: | C8H5N3 |
Molecular Weight: | 143.1454 |
Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-7-carbonitrile is a versatile building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structural features and reactivity. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. The presence of the cyano group makes it a valuable precursor for the introduction of various functional groups through chemical transformations such as nucleophilic substitution, reduction, and metal-catalyzed reactions. Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-7-carbonitrile demonstrates potential in the development of novel molecules with diverse applications in medicinal chemistry, agrochemicals, and materials science. Its ability to serve as a scaffold for molecular modifications underscores its significance in synthetic organic chemistry.