Problem 1823 The structure shown above is an intermediate in

Problem 18.23

The structure shown above is an intermediate in the synthesis of which biogenic amine? Spell out the full name of the compound. Choose necessary reactants for getting this intermediate. Check all that apply. CO_2 H^+ H_2 O NH_3

Solution

Part A: The biogenic amine which is synthesised from the above given compound are the HISTAMINES. The reaction is a tautomeric reaction where the chelation between amino nitrogen, imidazole ring and pyridine ring takes place.

Part B: NH₃ is the reactant used for getting this product.