2-Stannylpyrimidines have been prepared by stannyl anion substitution in 2- chloropyrimidines. Stannylation in the 4-position was via the iodo-derivative or via the 4- lithio derivative and lithium-tin transmetallation. Tin-lithium exchange in the 2-position resulted in 2-lithiopyrimidine. Ketones were formed from the stannylpyrimidines and acid chlorides, aryl bromides required Pd-catalysis for coupling reaction.