Synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinones via a visible light-photocatalyzed functionalization of alkynes/nitrile insertion/cyclization tandem sequence using micro-flow technology

Minghui Wei, Jiankun Chen, Chengkou Liu, Zhao Yang, Hong Qin, Yujing Hu, Jindian Duan, Yuguang Li, Zheng Fang, Kai Guo

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Abstract

We successfully developed an unprecedented route for imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinone synthesis through a visible light-photocatalysed functionalization of alkynes/nitrile insertion/cyclization tandem sequence in a microchannel reactor. This novel protocol features extremely mild conditions, broad substrate scope and high reaction efficiency. In addition, a reasonable reaction mechanism was proposed based on control experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)83-88
Number of pages6
JournalOrganic Chemistry Frontiers
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Nov 2023

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