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A simple and efficient synthesis of polysubstituted pyridines is descr
ibed. The key step is based on the regioselective addition of lithiate
d beta-enaminophosphonates 5 to unsaturated carbonyl compounds 3. Pyri
dines 1 can also be obtained in ''one pot'' reaction from phosphonates
6 when these compounds are metallated followed by addition of nitrile
s and unsaturated carbonyl compounds. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Scie
nce Ltd