This invention discloses a method for synthesizing an intermediate of
retinoic acid, relating to the field of pharmaceutical
organic synthesis technology, comprising the following steps: S1, in the presence of a base, 2-amino-3-chloropyridine and 4-bromopiperidine undergo a
nucleophilic substitution reaction in
solvent A to prepare compound III; S2, in the presence of a catalyst and
ammonia solution, compound III undergoes an
amination reaction in
solvent B to prepare compound II; S3, compound II is dissolved in
solvent C, and sequentially undergoes CDI cyclization and
hydrogen chloride solution
salt formation to prepare compound I, namely 1-(piperidin-4-yl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-one. This invention is low-cost, uses mild
reaction conditions, has a simple synthesis process, high yield, and eliminates the need for expensive and potentially unsafe excipients, effectively improving reaction safety, being
environmentally friendly, and suitable for industrial production.