Two-step sequential procedures for the Pd-catalyzed synthesis of 5- and 6-azaindoles are reported. The reactions proceed in very good yields. 6-Azaindoles are formed through site-selective Pd-catalyzed Sonogashira reaction of 3,4-dibromopyridine with alkynes, followed by a Pd-catalyzed tandem C–N coupling and cyclization with amines. On the other hand, 5-azaindoles are obtained by a site-selective Pd-catalyzed C–N coupling reaction of 3,4-dibromopyridine with amines, followed by C–C coupling and cyclization with alkynes.
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