Substituted pyridines are important components of drug candidates. Recently, we required 3-pyridine boronic acid (1) as an intermediate in a Suzuki cross-coupling. Although the compound is commercially available, it is expensive (>$100/g) and often only small quantities can be obtained. Herein, we describe an improved process for the lithiation of 3-bromopyridine and the preparation of 3-pyridine boronic acid, which is capable of producing kilogram ...