Synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-6-carbohydrazides and 1H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carbohydrazides

The one-pot, multicomponent synthesis of imidazopyridine and pyridopyrimidine fused heterocyclic systems from readily available diamines, l,l-bis(methylthio)-2-nitroethene, cyanoacetohydrazide and aromatic aldehydes in good to high yields is described. This protocol has the advantages of simple work-up, mild reaction conditions, absence of catalyst and provides an entry point to fused heterocyclic structures.