10.1007/BF00954829
The research focuses on the synthesis of complex pyridine bases through the reaction of α,ω-nitrileacetylenes with acetylene, catalyzed by cobalt complexes. The study investigates the reactivity of various α,ω-nitrileacetylenes, including those containing an oxygen atom, in the oligomerization reaction with acetylene. Key chemicals involved include α,ω-nitrileacetylenes such as propargyl alcohol, 4-pentyn-1-ol, acrylonitrile, and 6-bromohex-1-yne, as well as the cobalt catalyst Co(2-ethyl hexanoate)2 and AlEt3. The research explores the cyclocodimerization process in a toluene solution at 150°C and under an acetylene pressure of 10-15 atm, leading to the formation of various pyridine derivatives and benzene products. The study also examines the effects of different nitrile/acetylene ratios on product yields and the reactivity differences between oxygen-containing nitrileacetylenes and simpler nitroacetylenes.