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Bromination of Pyrimidines: A Simple Inexpensive Method

Thomas J. Delia A B and Robin J. Hood A
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A Department of Chemistry, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, USA.

B Corresponding author. Email: delia1tj@cmich.edu

Australian Journal of Chemistry 68(2) 254-255 https://doi.org/10.1071/CH14416
Submitted: 25 June 2014  Accepted: 11 August 2014   Published: 16 October 2014

Abstract

Although the introduction of halogens into the pyrimidine ring has been accomplished numerous times, the methods usually involve either specialised reagents or very aggressive conditions. This communication paper describes the introduction of bromine into position 5 of the pyrimidine ring using common inorganic salts at room temperature. An evaluation of the substituents required for successful reaction is provided.


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