Adam P. Smith, Perry S. Corbin, C. Fraser
Apr 15, 2000
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Tetrahedron Letters
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Abstract This account describes quick and efficient syntheses of 4,4′-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine and 4-hydroxymethyl-2,2′-bipyridine from 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine and 4-methyl-2,2′-bipyridine, respectively, via (trimethylsilyl)methyl-, bromomethyl-, and acetoxymethyl- intermediates.