3-Bromopyridine undergoes lithiation with LDA at low temperatures in the 4-position: Heterocycles, involved in formation of the Grignard by Mg exchange with i-PrMgCl and in transmetallation of the lithiated derivative with zinc chloride followed by treatment with an electrophile as a route to 4-substituted 3-bromopyridines.
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Applications3-Bromopyridine undergoes lithiation with LDA at low temperatures in the 4-position: Heterocycles, involved in formation of the Grignard by Mg exchange with i-PrMgCl and in transmetallation of the lithiated derivative with zinc chloride followed by treatment with an electrophile as a route to 4-substituted 3-bromopyridines.
SolubilitySoluble in water (31 g/L at 20°C).
NotesStore in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Incompatible with strong acids.