Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
874-10-2
Standard:
In-house Standards,
8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine is a heterocyclic intermediate primarily synthesized via condensation of 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine with ammonia or amines. Its molecular formula is C7H8N2 (CAS: 1064-48-4), serving as a critical scaffold in pharmaceutical synthesis.
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