5-(Trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-amine

• CAT Number: L016204
• CAS Number: 1780806-70-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H6F3N3
• Molecular Weight: 201.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6F3N3/c9-8(10,11)5-2-1-3-7-13-4-6(12)14(5)7/h1-4H,12H2
• InChIKey: XPJXFAHULNPHBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=NC=C(N2C(=C1)C(F)(F)F)N

5-(Trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-amine is an organic compound featuring an imidazopyridine core with a trifluoromethyl group (-CF₃) at the fifth position and an amino group (-NH₂) at the third position. Its chemical formula is C₉H₈F₃N₃. This compound is of particular interest in medicinal chemistry due to its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anticancer properties. The trifluoromethyl substituent enhances lipophilicity and bioactivity, making it a valuable scaffold for drug discovery and development.