DBU-catalyzed three-component one-pot synthesis of highly functionalized pyridines in aqueous ethanol

1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) efficiently catalyzes three-component one-pot condensations of aldehyde, malononitrile, and thiophenol to produce highly functionalized pyridines in excellent yield in aqueous ethanol. J. Heterocyclic Chem., 46, 69 (2009).

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