| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5271790 | Tetrahedron Letters | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This Letter describes a novel synthetic approach towards imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via a three-component condensation using trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) or cyanohydrins as the source of CN− ions and silica-sulfuric acid as the catalyst.
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