The preparation of 1,2,4-triazines from α,β-diketo-ester equivalents and their application in pyridine synthesis

The alpha-Chloro-alpha-acetoxy-beta-keto-esters were prepared from beta-keto-esters in good overall yields. These compounds reacted as alpha,beta-diketo-ester equivalents with amidrazones yielding triazines, generally in good yields, or with an amidrazone and 2,5-norbornadiene in a one-pot aza Diels-Alder reaction to give the corresponding pyridines. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.