Reactions of 2, 5-dimethyl-4-triphenylsilylpyridine at the α-methyl group

5-Methyl-4-triphenylsilylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid was synthesized, esterified, and decarboxylated. Several transformations of trans-5-methyl-4-triphenylsilyl-2-styrylpyridine were examined. © 1974 Consultants Bureau.