Synthetic utility of gem-dibromomethylarenes in organic synthesis

Abstract

Gem-dibromomethylarenes are considered as one of the valuable building blocks in the synthetic field because of their broad range of synthetic applications. These synthons serve as useful intermediates in accessing a varied range of (hetero) aromatic frameworks that can act as vital scaffolds in agrochemicals, medicinal chemistry, material sciences, etc. The additional organic transformations that can be performed using these vital reagents highlights its significance in the area of organic synthesis. This review aims at displaying some discoveries and subsequent improvements of this vital intermediate as an important building block in organic transformations.

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Keywords:

• Gem-dibromomethylarenes
• heterocycles
• N-bromosuccinamide
• radical bromination
• stable substitute

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Funding

KSR is grateful to DST, CSIR, for the financial assistance under different projects. KHN is grateful to UGC, RFSMS Govt. of India, for Research fellowship.