I. Fleming, D. Philippides
1970
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Journal of The Chemical Society C: Organic
Abstract
The known compound, reported in the literature to be 4-acetoxypyridine, is shown to be N-acetyl-4-pyridone. In solution the two isomers are in equilibrium. 4-Pyridone is acetylated by acetic anhydride more rapidly and more completely than is 2-pyridone.