Synthesis 2010(24): 4228-4234  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258274
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Simple Selective Synthesis of 2,4- and 2,6-Diarylpyridines through Metal-Free Cyclocondensation of Aromatic Ketones with Ammonium Acetate

Jin Liu, Chuanxin Wang, Liansheng Wu, Fen Liang, Guosheng Huang*
State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. of China
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Received 10 August 2010
Publication Date:
28 September 2010 (online)

Abstract

A simple and selective one-pot synthesis of 2,4- and 2,6-diarylpyridines through the cyclocondensation reaction of aromatic ketones with ammonium acetate has been developed. The procedure is metal-free, convenient, and efficient, and the substrates are readily available.