Zincated pyridazin-3(2H)-ones generated via bromine-magnesium exchange followed by transmetalation using ZnCl(2) or via lactam-directed ortho C4-H zincation with TMPZnCl·LiCl have been synthesized. These in situ created organometallics can be used in Negishi reactions with iodo(hetero)arenes delivering a new approach toward (hetero)arylpyridazin-3(2H)-ones.
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