Simultaneous C- and N-Alkylation of 2-Oxo-4,6-diaryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine-3-carbonitrile Under Solid–Liquid Phase-Transfer Conditions

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• Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Chaitanya G. Dave.
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