Abstract
In addition to 3-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone, 5-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone was also obtained as one of the products from treatment of 3-picoline 1-oxide with acetic anhydride. Two products derived from the above 2(1H)-pyridone derivatives were identified as 3, 3-dichloro-5-methyl-2-piperidone and 3-methyl-3-chloro-2-piperidone. 2-and 4-Methylproline were obtained from the above 2-piperidone derivatives.
