1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromoferrocene and related compounds: A simple synthesis of useful precursors

Key bromoferrocenes have been prepared using a simple, yet effective, lithiation and quench methodology. These include 1,2,3-tribromoferrocene and 1,2,3,4,5-pentabromoferrocene. The synthetic method reported can be applied to make a broad range of bromoferrocenes.