6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-acetonitrile (CAS No: 768398-03-4) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Zolpidem. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Zolpidem IV, (6-Methyl-2-p-tolyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)acetonitrile
CAS No: 768398-03-4
PubChem CID: 13620388
Mol Formula: C17H15N3
Mol Weight: 261.32 g/mol
Used in API: Zolpidem
IUPAC Name: 2-[6-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]acetonitrile
API Intermediate Description: 6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[2-a]pyridine-3-acetonitrile is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of the insomnia medication Zolpidem and as a reference standard for quality control and research purposes. It is a key precursor for Zolpidem, which is a sedative-hypnotic that interacts with the GABA-A receptor.
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