2-Chloromethyl-imidazo(1,2-A)pyridine → Imidazo(1,2-a)pyridine

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To saturated NaHCO3 (40 mL) was added the chlorhydrate form of 2-(chloromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and the aqueous layer was extracted with AcOEt. The organic layers were combined and washed with brine, dried over MgSO4 and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to afford 877 mg of 2-chloromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine (Yield. 80%) as a brownish solid (M.P.: 8485° C.)

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