title: Facile regiocontrolled synthesis of trialkyl-substituted pyrazines.
abstract: [reaction: see text] Alpha-nitro ketones can be transformed selectively into trialkyl-substituted pyrazines via reaction with alpha-amino ketones using octyl viologen as an electron-transfer reagent. The new synthetic method, and the optimal reaction conditions that allow for the regiochemical control, are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Idaho State University, Campus Box 8023, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, USA.
authors.forename: Tarek Abou
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Elmaaty
authors.forename: Lyle W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Castle