Phosphite or phosphine oxide ligand catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura reaction of 2-pyridyl boron derivatives with 1-bromo-4-butylbenzene has been reported.1-Bromo-4-butylbenzene was used in the preparation of: · 4-(4-butylphenyl)-2-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol · teraaza- and hexaazacyclophane · 4-butyltriphenylamine, monomer required for the preparation of poly(4-butyltriphenylamine) Phosphite or phosphine oxide ligand catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura reaction of 2-pyridyl boron derivatives with 1-bromo-4-butylbenzene has been reported.