F. Lang, D. Zewge, I. Houpis
May 7, 2001
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Bromopyridine 4 was converted into aminopyridine 5 under Cu2O catalysis with an ethylene glycol solution of ammonia in excellent yield (90%). The amination reaction features low (0.5 mol%) catalyst loading, mild reaction temperature (80°C) and low reaction pressure (50 psi). This protocol is further studied in the amination of a variety of aryl halides.