Practical Regioselective Bromination of Azaindoles and Diazaindoles

Abstract

A mild and efficient synthesis of various 3-brominated azaindoles and diazaindoles was developed by regioselective halogenation of the parent systems. This practical and high-yielding transformation was achieved with copper(II) bromide in acetonitrile at room temperature.

Key words

3-brominated azaindoles - regioselective halogenation - copper(II) bromide

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