Selenium dioxide-mediated methoxyhydroxylation of cyclic arylolefin

Selenium dioxide-mediated methoxyhydroxylation of cyclic arylolefin with the modest yields is described. This facile strategy was also used to synthesize several 4-arylpyridines, 3-hydroxy-4-arylpyridines, and 3,4-diarylpyridines.

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