4-Pyridone is an
organic compound
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with the formula . It is a colorless solid. The compound exists in equilibrium with a minor
tautomer
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The chemical reaction interconverting the two is called tautomerization. This conversion commonly results from the relocation of a hydr ...
, pyridin-4-ol.
Preparation
4-Pyridone, and its
derivatives
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, are prepared from
4-Pyrone and
amine
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s in
protic solvent
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s.
See also
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4-Piperidone
4-Piperidinone is a derivative of piperidine with the molecular formula Carbon, C5Hydrogen, H9Nitrogen, NOxygen, O. 4-Piperidone is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs.
Piperidones
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*
Dehydroacetic acid
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References
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