Equilibrium between 4-acetoxypyridine and N-acetyl-4-pyridone; a correction of the literature
Abstract
The known compound, reported in the literature to be 4-acetoxypyridine, is shown to be N-acetyl-4-pyridone. In solution the two isomers are in equilibrium. 4-Pyridone is acetylated by acetic anhydride more rapidly and more completely than is 2-pyridone.