ethyl (4E)-5-(2-pyridyl)-4-pentenoate → Ethyl 5-(pyridin-2-yl)pentanoate

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To a solution of ethyl (4E)-5-(2-pyridyl)-4-pentenoate (1.84 g) in ethanol (15 ml) was added 10% palladium on carbon (145 mg), and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours under an atmosphere of hydrogen (4 atm), and then filtered through a celite pad. Removal of the solvent in vacuo gave ethyl 5-(2-pyridyl)pentanoate (1.84 g).

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