Unusual Oxidative Dealkylation of Certain 4-Alkyl-1,4-Dihydropyridines With MnO2/Bentonite Using Microwave Irradiation, in the Absence of Solvent (II)

Abstract
Several Hantzsch 4-alkyl-1,4- dihydropyridines have been oxidized to the corresponding aromatic systems. An unexpected mixture of 4-alkyl pyridines and/or dealkylated pyridines are formed.