Abstract
This review provides a comprehensive compilation of available literature concerning the synthesis of 1,2-dihydropyridines. The most important recent developments and concepts related to this topic are emphasised.
1 Introduction
2 Synthesis of 1,2-Dihydropyridines
2.1 Condensation Reactions
2.2 Reduction of Pyridines and Pyridinium Salts
2.3 Nucleophilic Addition to Pyridines and Pyridinium Salts
2.4 Pericyclic Reactions
2.5 Other Methods
3 Conclusions
Key words
dihydropyridines - NADH - isoquinuclidines - pericyclic reactions - heterocyclic compounds