This invention relates to the field of fluorescent compound preparation technology, and discloses a method for synthesizing naphtho[1',2'4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]
pyridine fluorescent compounds, including a cyclized compound, wherein the cyclized compound includes
styrene compounds and imidazolium heterocyclic compounds, and the cyclized compound is a naphtho[1',2'4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]
pyridine fluorescent compound; it also includes a method for synthesizing naphtho[1',2'4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]
pyridine fluorescent compounds. This invention utilizes a
synergistic combination of a photo-
redox catalyst and a
cobalt oxime catalyst to achieve a [4+2] cyclization reaction of olefins with imidazopyridines. Under photochemical conditions,
imidazopyridine compounds and
styrene compounds undergo a [4+2] cyclization reaction with the addition of the photo-
redox catalyst and the
cobalt oxime catalyst. This facilitates the rapid synthesis of naphtho[1',2'4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine fluorescent compounds. It avoids the use of
precious metal catalysts or chemical oxidants, and the
reaction conditions are mild, making it suitable for the
mass production and
processing of naphtho[1',2'4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine fluorescent compounds, reducing synthesis and production conditions, saving costs, and improving efficiency.