It is a key precursor for Zolpidem, which is a sedative-hypnotic that interacts with the GABA-A receptor. 6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[2-a]pyridine-3-acetonitrile is used mainly as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of the insomnia medication Zolpidem and as a reference standard for quality control and research purposes.
6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-acetonitrile
| API Name | Zolpidem |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 768398-03-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H15N3 |
| Molecular Weight | 261.32 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[6-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]acetonitrile |
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