A process and intermediates for preparing 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-4-amines are
disclosed. The process includes providing a 7H-imidazo[4,5-c]tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine
and converting a 7H-imidazo[4,5-c]tetrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine to a 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-4-amine.