title: Solid-phase synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine using sodium benzenesulfinate as a traceless linker.
abstract: [formula: see text] The preparation of the first library of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives on a solid support is described. A sulfone linker strategy was applied in the synthesis. Key steps involved in the solid-phase synthetic procedure include (i) alpha-haloketone resin formation by sulfinate-->sulfone alkylation, (ii) imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine ring formation by treatment with 2-aminopyridine, (iii) sulfone anion alkylation, and (iv) traceless product release by oxidation-elimination. A library of 12 imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines was synthesized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543.
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yulin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: Yee-Hing
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Lai