Catalyst-free synthesis of 3-hydroxyimidazo[1,2- a ]pyridine zwitterion derivatives via the three-component reaction of ethyl glyoxalate, 2‑aminopyridines and cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyls

The three-component reaction of ethyl glyoxalate, 2-aminopyridines, and cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds such as 4-hydroxycoumarin, N,N-dimethylbarbituric acid and 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one is described for the synthesis of 3-hydroxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine zwitterion derivatives.