10.6084/m9.figshare.9439679.v1 Jasmin Martha Herr Jasmin Martha Herr Carina Rössiger Carina Rössiger Georg Albrecht Georg Albrecht Hisao Yanagi Hisao Yanagi Richard Göttlich Richard Göttlich Solvent-free microwave-assisted synthesis of imidazo[1,5- <i>a</i>]pyridine and –quinoline derivatives Taylor & Francis Group 2019 Condensation reaction microwave reaction MnO2 imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine rearrangement 2019-08-09 13:07:36 Journal contribution https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Solvent-free_microwave-assisted_synthesis_of_imidazo_1_5-_i_a_i_pyridine_and_quinoline_derivatives/9439679 <p>A quick and highly efficient microwave-assisted preparation of imidazopyridines and –quinolines is described, starting from the corresponding ketones and amines. The method requires no solvent and uses activated MnO<sub>2</sub> as an oxidant. A mechanism for the cyclization is proposed and discussed.</p>