Zolpidem is mainly used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, helping patients fall asleep faster and maintain sleep. This intermediate has an important role in forming the imidazopyridine-acetic acid framework, which is essential for Zolpidem’s pharmacological activity on GABA-A receptors. 2-(6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)acetic acid is a key intermediate compound employed to synthesize Zolpidem, a widely prescribed sedative-hypnotic medication.
2-(6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo(1,2-a)pyridin-3-yl)acetic acid
| API Name | Zolpidem |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 189005-44-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H16N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 280.32 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[6-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]acetic acid |
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