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Boatman et al [J. Org. Chem. 30, 3593-7 (1965)] show the reaction of 3-cyano-6-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone with potassium amide in liquid ammonia and subsequent reaction of the resulting salt with methyl iodide to produce 3-cyano-6-ethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone (p. 3596, 3a).