2-Anilino-4,6-dimethylpyridine-3-carbonitrile, an Intermediate in the Synthesis of 5-Aminobenzo[b][1,8]naphthyridines

The title compound, C₁₄H₁₃N₃, is an intermediate in the synthesis of the corresponding 5-aminobenzo[b][1,8]naphthyridine. Problems of isomerism occur with this series. According to the crystal structure, conformational features do not appear to be involved either in the mechanism of the reaction or in determination of the isomers obtained.

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