Synthesis of Imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridines and Imidazo[2,1‐b]thiazoles Attached to a Cycloalkyl or Saturated Heterocycle Containing a Tertiary Hydroxy Substitution

A new method has been developed for the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles, and benzo[d]imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles attached to a cycloalkyl or saturated heterocycle containing a tertiary hydroxy substitution. Readily available substituted 2-aminopyridines, 2-aminothiazoles, and 2-aminobenzothiazoles were treated with bromohydroxycycloalkyl ethanones to afford the desired products in good yields.