Studies in the imidazole series. 100. Synthesis of derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine from 2-aminopyrimidines, methyl aryl ketones, and halogens

Article abstract of DOI:10.1023/A:1017574413941

We have synthesized imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives by reaction of 2-aminopyrimidines with methyl aryl ketones and halogens (bromine, iodine). Using bromine leads to formation of 6-bromo- and 3,6-dibromo-substituted 2-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines.