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2-aminopyridines scaffolds are an important class of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds with a wide range of biological activities. Multicomponent reactions (MCRs) are useful methods for the construction of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds. In this context, syntheses of 2-aminopyridines derivatives via MCRs have attracted considerable attention in recent years. We present, in this work, a rapid and efficient synthesis of 2-aminopyridine derivatives, via the catalyst-free four-component method. This protocol provides a simple and practical approach to functionalized 2-aminopyridnes from readily available substrates under solvent-free conditions.