abstract |
The present invention provides useful intermediates for preparing 2-(substituted phenyl)benzothiophenes compounds said intermediates having the structure ##STR1## wherein R 1 ' is --OH, or --OR 3 , in which R 3 is a hydroxy protecting group; and n Z is bromo, iodo, triflate, or --B(OH) 2 with the proviso that when Z is bromo or iodo, R1' is not alkoxy. |