4-Pyridone

4-Pyridone is an organic compound with the formula C5H4NH(O). It is a colorless solid. The compound exists in equilibrium with a minor tautomer, pyridin-4-ol. 4-Pyridone is an organic compound with the formula C5H4NH(O). It is a colorless solid. The compound exists in equilibrium with a minor tautomer, pyridin-4-ol. 4-Pyridone, and its derivatives, are prepared from 4-Pyrone and amines in protic solvents.