CAS: 943320-53-4

3-Ethynylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine is an organic compound that belongs to the group of pyridines. It has a carbonyl group and a reactive carbonyl with the fluorescence property. 3-Ethynylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine reacts with hydrazine to form a fluorescent hydrazone derivative. The carbonyl group can be used as a sensor for metal ions, such as Fe3+, Cu2+, and Cd2+. 3-Ethynylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine has been shown to react with anions such as Cl-, Br-, NO3-, SO4-, PO4-, and HCO3-.

3-Ethynylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine