Synthesis of Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2,2′- Bipyridines by Nickel Catalysed Homocoupling Reactions

Abstract
Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2′-bipyridines have been synthesized in moderate yields by nickel or palladium catalysed homocoupling of 2-chloro(trifluoromethyl) pyridines.