The reaction of 1,2,4-triazines (1) and 1-cyclopentenylpyrrolidine (2)
afforded 6,7-dihydro-5H-[2]-pyrindines (3) in good yields. Oxidation
of 3 to the N-oxides (4), reaction of 4 with acetic anhydride to 5-ace
toxy-6,7-dihydro-5H-[2]pyrindines (5) and elimination of acetic acid a
fforded [2]pyrindines (7). 2-Methyl-2H-[2]pyrindines (9) were also pre
pared.