A new approach to the synthesis of 2-aminoimidazo[1,2-α]pyridine derivatives through microwave-assisted N-alkylation of 2-halopyridines

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(99)00012-5

A microwave (focused waves) assisted N-alkylation of 2-halopyridines provides a convenient entry to 2-amino-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives after reaction of the alkylated substrates with cyanamide under basic conditions.