Synthesis 2011(1): 45-50  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258971
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Pyrrole Acylation for the Synthesis of 2-Bromo-6-(2-pyrrolyl)pyridine and Subsequent Cross-Coupling Reactions

Chuanjun Song*a, Yan Liua, Peng Zhaoa, Xuelian Sunb, Wenjia Lia, Hui Liua, Junbiao Chang*a
a Department of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan Province 450001, P. R. of China
e-Mail: chjsong@zzu.edu.cn; e-Mail: changjunbiao@zzu.edu.cn;
b School of International Education, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan Province 450001, P. R. of China
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Received 21 September 2010
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09. November 2010 (online)

Abstract

A facile synthesis of 2-bromo-6-pyrrolylpyridine 4 was developed starting from acylation of pyrrole with glutaric acid and TFAA. Suzuki cross-couplings of 4 with arylboronic acids gave a variety of novel 2-aryl-6-pyrrolylpyridines in excellent yields.