Synlett 2005(15): 2400-2402  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-872680
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Regioselective Halogenation of 6-Azaindoles: Efficient Synthesis of 3-Halo-2,3-disubstituted-6-azaindole Derivatives

Fabrice Gallou*a, Jonathan T. Reevesa, Zhulin Tana, Jinhua J. Songa, Nathan K. Yeea, Scot Campbellb, Paul-James Jonesb, Chris H. Senanayakea
a Department of Chemical Development, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 900 Ridgebury Rd, P.O. Box 368, Ridgefield, CT 06877-0368, USA
b Department of Analytical Sciences, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 900 Ridgebury Rd, P.O. Box 368, Ridgefield, CT 06877-0368, USA
Fax: +1(203)7916130; e-Mail: fgallou@rdg.boehringer-ingelheim.com;
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Publication History

Received 2 June 2005
Publication Date:
07 September 2005 (online)

Abstract

A mild and efficient synthesis of 3-halo-2-substituted-6-azaindoles was developed by regioselective halogenation of 6-azaindole systems. The transformation was achieved with copper(II) bromide in acetonitrile at room temperature.

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Various mixtures of mono-brominated species at C-3 and on the furan ring were observed in our hands.