Chemistry Letters, Vol.35, No.7, 712-713, 2006
A novel synthesis of 2,3-disubstituted-4-pyridones from 4-methoxypyridine
Novel 2,3-disubstituted 4-pyridone derivatives were prepared from 4-methoxypyridine through aldol condensation and isomerization of exo-olefin as key reactions, in fairly good to high yields.