3-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde

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  • CAT Number: L029066
  • CAS Number: 1001754-85-3
  • Molecular Formula: C9H8N2O
  • Molecular Weight: 160.17
  • Purity: ≥95%
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3-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde(Cat No.:L029066)is a fused heterocyclic compound featuring an imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine core with a methyl group at the 3-position and an aldehyde group at the 2-position. This compound is of interest in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry due to its rigid, electron-rich aromatic structure and functional handles for further derivatization. The aldehyde group enables reactions such as Schiff base formation, reductive amination, and condensation, while the fused ring system supports strong biological activity. It serves as a key intermediate in the design of heterocyclic drugs, fluorescent probes, and biologically active small molecules.


CAS Number 1001754-85-3
Molecular Formula C9H8N2O
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde
InChI InChI=1S/C9H8N2O/c1-7-8(6-12)10-9-4-2-3-5-11(7)9/h2-6H,1H3
InChIKey PKDTULJSYQPSFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=C(N=C2N1C=CC=C2)C=O
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