Synlett 2004(8): 1440-1442  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-825611
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Generation of Bromophenyllithium Reagents from Dibromobenzenes and Addition to Carbonyl and Nitrile Electrophiles

Stéphane Caron*, Nga M. Do
Chemical R & D, Pfizer Global Research & Development, MS-8118D/4002, Groton, CT 06340, USA
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Received 25 March 2004
Publication Date:
18 May 2004 (online)

Abstract

An evaluation of the mono-lithiation of all three regio-isomers of dibromobenzene using n-butylithium was performed. The resulting aryllithium reagents were added to electrophiles such as ketones, aldehydes, nitriles and amides to afford the desired ­benzylic alcohols or ketones.