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Synlett 2016; 27(03): 417-421
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1560365
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1560365
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An Efficient Synthesis of 2,4,6-Triarylpyridines by Use of Benzyl Halides under Neat Conditions
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Publication History
Received: 14 August 2015
Accepted after revision: 04 October 2015
Publication Date:
24 November 2015 (online)
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Abstract
An efficient synthesis of 2,4,6-triarylpyridines is described. Heating a mixture of an acetophenone, a benzyl halide, and ammonium acetate under neat conditions afforded the corresponding Kröhnke pyridines in excellent yields.
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