4,6-Dichloro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-2(3H)-one

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  • CAT Number: L034177
  • CAS Number: 668268-68-6
  • Molecular Formula: C6H3Cl2N3O
  • Molecular Weight: 204.01
  • Purity: ≥95%
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4,6-Dichloro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-2(3H)-one(Cat No.:L034177)is a heterocyclic compound used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its structure, featuring chlorine atoms at the 4- and 6-positions of the imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine ring, along with a ketone group at the 2-position, makes it highly reactive and versatile for chemical modifications. This compound is particularly valuable in medicinal chemistry for the development of antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents. Its unique reactivity and structural properties make it essential in drug discovery and the synthesis of complex organic compounds.


CAS Number 668268-68-6
Molecular Formula C6H3Cl2N3O
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 4,6-dichloro-1,3-dihydroimidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-one
InChI InChI=1S/C6H3Cl2N3O/c7-3-1-2-4(5(8)10-3)11-6(12)9-2/h1H,(H2,9,11,12)
InChIKey GOBSCYOMGGGJOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=C2C(=C(N=C1Cl)Cl)NC(=O)N2

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