L. Klemm, W. Johnson, D. White
Apr 1, 1970
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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Abstract
Thieno [3,4-b] pyridine (5) was synthesized by means of the successive steps of (a) photochlorination of 2,3-dimethylpyridine to the bis(chloromethyl) compound, (b) condensation with sodium sulfide, (c) oxidation to the sulfoxide, and (d) catalytic dehydration by means of alumina. Thieno[3,4-c]pyridine (6) was obtained in an analogous manner. Spectral properties indicate that 5 and 6 have aromatic character.