Hantzsch pyridine synthesis
Definition: A ring-forming reaction between two equivalents of a beta-ketoester, an aldehyde and ammonia (or an ammonium salt), to give a dihydropyridine. The dihydropyridine can be oxidised to a pyridine using an oxidising agent.
ID: RXNO:0000268
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