“…These compounds have also attracted considerable attention in recent years because of their wide range of applications such as antimalarial, vasodilatory, anesthetic, anticonvulsant, antifungal, pesticidal, and herbicidal drugs . Various acid or base catalysts, ionic liquids, and nanoparticles had been used for the synthesis of pyridine derivatives . However, most of these methods have limitations such as the use of expensive catalysts or toxic solvents, high reaction time, harsh reaction conditions, and difficult work‐up procedures.…”