Reactivity of 3-Iodoimidazo[1,2-<i>a</i>]pyridines Using a Suzuki-Type Cross-Coupling Reaction

Abstract

The influence of base and solvent in Suzuki cross-coupling reaction on various 2-substituted-3-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines was reported. The reactivity was largely influenced by nature of the substituent. Optimized yields and shortened times of reaction were obtained using strong bases in DME.