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Hantzsch Pyridine Synthesis Mechanism and CTR Examples

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https://joechem.io/videos/170 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/170 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). jOeCHEMists--I know this is a long one, but I'm very proud of this video. I think it does an excellent job of explaining the mechanism behind the Hantzsch Pyridine Synthesis, how to reliably and quickly predict the product, and how to easily deduce the reactants from a pyridine product.

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All Videos:

5. Hantzsch Pyridine Synthesis Mechanism and CTR Examples

1. Intro to Heterocycles

2. A Closer Look at Pyrrole, Furan, and Thiophene

3. Paal-Knorr Synthesis of Furans, Pyrroles, and Thiophenes

4. EAS with Heterocyclopentadienes (Pyrrole, Furan, Thiophene)

7. EAS Reactions with Pyridine

8. NAS with Pyridine--the Chichibabin Reaction & Adding to C2/C4