Preparation of 2-aminopyridoimidazoles and 2-aminobenzimidazoles via phosphorus oxychloride-mediated cyclization of aminoureas

  • Rebecca E. Deasy
  • , Catherine N. Slattery
  • , Anita R. Maguire
  • , Douglas P. Kjell
  • , Mai Khanh N. Hawk
  • , Jung Min Joo
  • , Rui Lin Gu
  • , Humphrey Moynihan

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Abstract

The novel preparation of 2-aminopyridoimidazoles and 2-aminobenzimidazoles via the cyclization of (2-aminopyridin-3-yl)urea and (2-aminophenyl)urea substrates in the presence of phosphorus oxychloride is described. This methodology is demonstrated for a range of urea substrates with aminoimidazole products obtained in good yields and with excellent levels of purity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3688-3695
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume79
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Apr 2014

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