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Volpi G, Laurenti E, Rabezzana R. Imidazopyridine Family: Versatile and Promising Heterocyclic Skeletons for Different Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:2668. [PMID: 38893542 PMCID: PMC11173518 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
In recent years, there has been increasing attention focused on various products belonging to the imidazopyridine family; this class of heterocyclic compounds shows unique chemical structure, versatile optical properties, and diverse biological attributes. The broad family of imidazopyridines encompasses different heterocycles, each with its own specific properties and distinct characteristics, making all of them promising for various application fields. In general, this useful category of aromatic heterocycles holds significant promise across various research domains, spanning from material science to pharmaceuticals. The various cores belonging to the imidazopyridine family exhibit unique properties, such as serving as emitters in imaging, ligands for transition metals, showing reversible electrochemical properties, and demonstrating biological activity. Recently, numerous noteworthy advancements have emerged in different technological fields, including optoelectronic devices, sensors, energy conversion, medical applications, and shining emitters for imaging and microscopy. This review intends to provide a state-of-the-art overview of this framework from 1955 to the present day, unveiling different aspects of various applications. This extensive literature survey may guide chemists and researchers in the quest for novel imidazopyridine compounds with enhanced properties and efficiency in different uses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giorgio Volpi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (E.L.)
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Sozzi M, Chierotti MR, Gobetto R, Gomila RM, Marzaroli V, Priola E, Volpi G, Zago S, Frontera A, Garino C. One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Zn(II) Coordination Polymers with Ditopic Imidazo[1,5- a]pyridine: A Structural and Computational Study. Molecules 2024; 29:653. [PMID: 38338397 PMCID: PMC10856496 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Zn(II) coordination polymers are being increasingly studied for their stability and properties. Similarly, there is a growing interest in imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives, which show great potential in luminescence and pharmaceutical applications. In this work, we successfully synthesized and crystallized three new coordination polymers, using Zn(II) as the metallic node, dicarboxylic acids of different length and nature as linkers, and a linear ditopic imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine derivative, to explore the role of this molecule as a propagator of the dimensionality of the structure or as an ancillary ligand. Our work demonstrates the structural capability of imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines in an unexplored domain for this family of ligands. Notably, we observed a pronounced ability of this heterocyclic scaffold to establish π···π interactions in the solid state. The supramolecular π-stacked assemblies were theoretically analyzed using DFT calculations based on model structures.
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- Mattia Sozzi
- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Crta de Valldemossa km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Crta de Valldemossa km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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Cerrato V, Volpi G, Priola E, Giordana A, Garino C, Rabezzana R, Diana E. Mono-, Bis-, and Tris-Chelate Zn(II) Complexes with Imidazo[1,5- a]pyridine: Luminescence and Structural Dependence. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093703. [PMID: 37175116 PMCID: PMC10179938 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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New mono-, bis-, and tris-chelate Zn(II) complexes have been synthesized starting from different Zn(II) salts and employing a fluorescent 1,3-substituted-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine as a chelating ligand. The products have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction; mass spectrometry; and vibrational spectroscopy. The optical properties have been investigated to compare the performances of mono-, bis-, and tris-chelate forms. The collected data (in the solid state and in solution) elucidate an important modification of the ligand conformation upon metal coordination; which is responsible for a notable increase in the optical performance. An intense modification of the emission quantum yield along the series in the solid state is observed comparing mono-, bis-, and tris-chelate adducts; independently from the anionic ligand introduced by ionic exchange.
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- Valerio Cerrato
- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via Pietro Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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Volpi G. Luminescent imidazo[1,5‐a] pyridine scaffold: synthetic heterocyclization strategies overview and promising applications. ASIAN J ORG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ajoc.202200171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Giorgio Volpi
- University of Turin: Universita degli Studi di Torino Chemistry ITALY
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Priola E, Conterosito E, Giordana A, Volpi G, Garino C, Andreo L, Diana E, Barolo C, Milanesio M. Polymorphism and solid state peculiarities in imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine core deriving compounds: An analysis of energetic and structural driving forces. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.132175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Vassilyeva OY, Buvaylo EA, Kokozay VN, Skelton BW. Organic–inorganic hybrid mixed-halide Zn II and Cd II tetrahalometallates with the 2-methylimidazo[1,5- a]pyridinium cation. ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS 2022; 78:359-364. [PMID: 35492270 PMCID: PMC8983982 DOI: 10.1107/s2056989022002420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The three isomorphous hybrid salts are assembled from discrete 2-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium cations and ZnII or CdII tetrahalometallate anions that show disorder involving partial substitution of Br by Cl and Cl by I in the [CdBr2.42Cl1.58]2–, [CdCl3.90I0.10]2– and [ZnCl3.19I0.81]2– anions. Three isomorphous 0-D hybrid salts, namely, 2-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium trichloridoiodidozincate(II), (C8H9N2)2[ZnCl3.19I0.81] or [L]2[ZnCl3.19I0.81], (I), 2-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium dibromidodichloridocadmate(II), (C8H9N2)2[CdBr2.42Cl1.58] or [L]2[CdBr2.42Cl1.58], (II), and 2-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium trichloridoiodidocadmate(II), (C8H9N2)2[CdCl3.90I0.10] or [L]2[CdCl3.90I0.10], (III), are assembled from discrete 2-methylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium cations, L+, and mixed-halide tetrahalometallate anions. In the three structures, there are two crystallographically non-equivalent cations that were modelled as being rotationally disordered by 180°. In the lattices of the three compounds, a disordered state exists involving partial substitution of Cl by I for sites 2–4 in (I), Br by Cl for all four sites in (II) and Cl by I for site 2 in (III). In the solid state, the organic and inorganic sheets alternate parallel to the bc plane in a pseudo-layered arrangement. In the organic layer, pairs of centrosymmetically related trans-oriented cations form π-bonded chains. The adjacent tetrahalometallate anions in the inorganic layer show no connectivity with the shortest M⋯M separations being greater than 7 Å. A variety of C—H⋯X—M (X = Cl, Br, I) contacts between the organic and inorganic counterparts provide additional structural stabilization. The title structures are isomorphous with the previously reported structures of the chloride analogues, [L]2[ZnCl4] and [L]2[CdCl4].
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Colombo G, Attilio Ardizzoia G, Brenna S. Imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-based derivatives as highly fluorescent dyes. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2022.120849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Dipyridylmethane Ethers as Ligands for Luminescent Ir Complexes. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237161. [PMID: 34885742 PMCID: PMC8659258 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This work reports two new cationic heteroleptic cyclometalated iridium complexes, containing ether derivatives of di(pyridin-2-yl)methanol. The new ligands are based on dipyridin-2-ylmethane and are designed to obtain ether-based intermediates with extended electronic conjugation by insertion of π system such as phenyl, allyl and ethynyl. Different synthetic strategies were employed to introduce these units, as molecular wires, between the dipyridin-2-ylmethane chelating portion and the terminal N-containing functional group, such as amine and carbamide. The corresponding complexes show luminescence in the blue region of the spectrum, lifetimes between 0.6 and 2.1 μs, high quantum yield and good electrochemical behavior. The computational description (DFT) of the electronic structure highlights the key role of the conjugated π systems on optical and electrochemical properties of the final products.
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Colombo G, Attilio Ardizzoia G, Furrer J, Therrien B, Brenna S. Driving the Emission Towards Blue by Controlling the HOMO-LUMO Energy Gap in BF 2 -Functionalized 2-(Imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-yl)phenols. Chemistry 2021; 27:12380-12387. [PMID: 34160858 PMCID: PMC8456857 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Several boron compounds with 2-(imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-yl)phenols, differentiated by the nature of the substituent (R) in the para position of the hydroxy group, have been synthesized and thoroughly characterized both in solution (1 H, 13 C, 11 B, 19 F NMR) and in the solid state (X-ray). All derivatives displayed attractive photophysical properties like very high Stokes shift, high fluorescence quantum yields and a good photostability in solution. Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT) calculations allowed to define the main electronic transitions as intra ligand transitions (1 ILT), which was corroborated by the Natural Transition Orbitals (NTOs) shapes. The HOMO-LUMO energy gap was correlated to the electronic properties of the substituent R on the phenolic ring, as quantified by its σp Hammett constant.
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- Gioele Colombo
- Department of Science and High TechnologyUniversity of InsubriaVia Valleggio, 922100ComoItaly
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Reattività Chimica e Catalisi (CIRCC)BariItaly
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- Department of Science and High TechnologyUniversity of InsubriaVia Valleggio, 922100ComoItaly
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Reattività Chimica e Catalisi (CIRCC)BariItaly
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- Department für ChemieBiochemie und PharmazieUniversität BernFreiestrasse 33012BernSwitzerland
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- Institute of ChemistryUniversité de NeuchâtelAvenue de Bellevaux 512000NeuchâtelSwitzerland
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- Department of Science and High TechnologyUniversity of InsubriaVia Valleggio, 922100ComoItaly
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Reattività Chimica e Catalisi (CIRCC)BariItaly
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Volpi G, Rabezzana R. Imidazo[1,5- a]pyridine derivatives: useful, luminescent and versatile scaffolds for different applications. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00322d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the last few years, imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine nuclei and derivatives have attracted growing attention due to their unique chemical structure and versatility, optical behaviours, and biological properties.
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- Giorgio Volpi
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Turin
- 7 - 10125 Turin
- Italy
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Niakan M, Masteri-Farahani M, Shekaari H, Karimi S. Pd supported on clicked cellulose-modified magnetite-graphene oxide nanocomposite for C-C coupling reactions in deep eutectic solvent. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 251:117109. [PMID: 33142646 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cellulose-modified magnetite-graphene oxide nanocomposite was prepared via click reaction and utilized for immobilization of palladium (Pd) nanoparticles without using additional reducing agent. The abundant OH groups of cellulose provided the uniform dispersion and high stability of Pd nanoparticles, while magnetite-graphene oxide as a supporting material offered high specific surface area and easy magnetic separation. The as-prepared nanocomposite served as a heterogeneous catalyst for the Heck and Sonogashira coupling reactions in various hydrophilic and hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as sustainable and environmentally benign reaction media. Among the fifteen DESs evaluated for coupling reactions, the hydrophilic DES composed of dimethyl ammonium chloride and glycerol exhibited the best results. Due to the low miscibility of catalyst and DES in organic solvents, the separated aqueous phase containing both of the catalyst and DES can be readily recovered by evaporating water and retrieved eight times with negligible loss of catalytic performance.
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- Mahsa Niakan
- Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran; Research Institute of Green Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran; Research Institute of Green Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Ardizzoia GA, Colombo G, Therrien B, Brenna S. Tuning the Fluorescence Emission and HOMO-LUMO Band Gap in Homoleptic Zinc(II) Complexes with N
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-Bidentate (Imidazo[1,5-a
]pyrid-3-yl)phenols. Eur J Inorg Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201900067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- G. Attilio Ardizzoia
- Department of Science and High Technology; University of Insubria and CIRCC; Via Valleggio 9 - 22100 Como Italy
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- Department of Science and High Technology; University of Insubria and CIRCC; Via Valleggio 9 - 22100 Como Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry; University of Neuchâtel; Avenue de Bellevaux 51, CH -2000, Neuchâtel Switzerland
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- Department of Science and High Technology; University of Insubria and CIRCC; Via Valleggio 9 - 22100 Como Italy
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