The synthesis of 2, 6-diethyl-, 2, 6-di-n-propyl-, 2, 6-diisopropyl-and 2, 6-dipent-2'-yl- pyridine, and of 2, 6-lutidine, 2, 6-diethylpyridine and 2, 6-diisopropylpyridine methiodides is described. 2, 6-Lutidine and 2, 6-diethylpyridine methiodides were cleaved by means of potassium hydroxide solution to give m-cresol and 2-methyl-3-ethylphenol.