Iodine → 2,3-Dichloro-5-iodopyridine

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In one embodiment of the present invention, 5-bromo-2,3-dichloropyridine is dissolved in ethyl ether and cooled to about -78° C. A slight excess molar quantity of n-butyl lithium, dissolved in hexane, is slowly added to the reaction mixture with mild agitation. After about 0.5 hour of stirring, a slight excess molar quantity of I2, dissolved in ethyl ether, is added to reaction mixture with mild agitation. After about 0.5 hour of stirring, the reaction mixture is allowed to warm to room temperature and the 2,3-dichloro-5-iodopyridine is isolated employing standard separatory and purification techniques.

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