The Bohlmann-Rahtz Pyridine Synthesis

I must admit that I hadn’t heard of this particular named reaction, but it turns out to be a particularly flexible synthesis of pyridines. Fortunately, the group of Mark Bagley at Cardiff, UK has reviewed the reaction and this review summarises their own work as well as the work of others (SynLett, 2007, (16), 2459-2482). They cover important issues for process chemists such as choice of catalyst and solvent effects.

Trevor Laird