Pyridine and Its Derivatives, Part 1 [Hardcover]

The Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds, since its inception, has been recognized as a cornerstone of heterocyclic chemistry. Each volume attempts to discuss all aspects – properties, synthesis, reactions, physiological and industrial significance – of a specific ring system. To keep the series up-to-date, supplementary volumes covering the recent literature on each individual ring system have been published. Many ring systems (such as pyridines and oxazoles) are treated in distinct books, each consisting of separate volumes or parts dealing with different individual topics. With all authors are recognized authorities, the Chemistry of Heterocyclic Chemistry is considered worldwide as the indispensable resource for organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemists.

Part One

I. Properties and Reactions of Pyridine and Its Hydrogenated Derivatives
By R. A. Barnes

A. General Aspects 2

B. Physical Properties 7

D. The Effect of the Pyridine Ring on Substituent Groups 60

E. Partially Hydrogenated Pyridines 77

II. Synthetic and Natural Sources of the Pyridine Ring 99
By Frederick Brody and Philip R. Ruby

Part I. Pyridines from Natural Sources 102

A. Pyridines in Nature 103

B. Degradation of Natural Products 113

C. Chemical Reactivity 152

Part II. Pyridines from Synthetic Methods 152

A. From Other Ring Systems 152

B. From Acyclic Compounds 272

Subject Index 591

Part Two

III. Quaternary Pyridinium Compounds. By Elliott ló+