Problem of Functionalizing Pyridines in the Meta-position has been solved

One of the most efficient ways to synthesize a diverse range of bioactive compounds involves the direct functionalization of the C-H bonds of pyridines

This is a straightforward approach to synthesizing complex molecules, including in the final stage of the synthesis sequence

The problem is that the pyridine in a certain position in relation to the nitrogen atom is extremely challenging and rare

A team of researchers led by Prof. Armido Studer at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Münster has developed a new strategy on various functions of meta-position

it was various functional groups into the meta-position of pYRidines.

Their study is now available in Science

In addition, the researchers developed processes that can transform drugs into compounds with trifluoromethyl and chlorine substituents

it was used relatively little effort and taking place in one single reaction vessel.

We’ve used inexpensive, commercially available reagents to make this compound. The synthesis is very straightforward and you could replicate it yourself

The resulting compound is a very versatile building block for making new organic materials

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