Synthesis of symmetrical methylene-bridged imidazoheterocycles using DMSO as methylene source under metal-free conditions?

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date: 2016-05-31 DOI: 10.1039/C6OB00977H

Abstract

A facile H3PO4-promoted bridging methylenation of imidazopyridines or similar heterocycles has been described for the synthesis of symmetrical methylene-bridged imidazoheterocycles, in which DMSO was used as the carbon source. The reaction obtained good yields for most substrates with high C3-regioselectivity. This method also features metal-free, practicability and low cost.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of symmetrical methylene-bridged imidazoheterocycles using DMSO as methylene source under metal-free conditions
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