N-bromobutanimide → 5-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine

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To a solution of 3-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-2-ylamine (Fluorochem Ltd., Derbyshire, United Kingdom, 5.37 g, 32.8 mmol) in 100 ml of dry CH3CN under argon were added N-bromosuccinimide (6.45 g, 36.2 mmol) in 4 equal portions over a period of 1 h at 0-5° C. The cooling bath was removed and stirring was continued for 3 h. The solvent was evaporated under vacuum, then the residue was dissolved in EtOAc and washed with water and brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4 and evaporated to give the title compound as a orange oil. (M+H=239; 241).

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