SYNTHESIS OF 3-HYDROXY-2-ALKYLPYRIDINES

W. Gruber

Canadian Journal of Chemistry · 1953 · 19 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

Aliphatic 2-furylketones rearrange to 3-hydroxy-2-alkylpyridines under the influence of ammonia and heat. The furylketones were prepared by a modified Friedel-Crafts reaction. Conditions to obtain the pyridine derivatives in good yield have been established.

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