Rare cis-configured 2,4-disubstituted 1-alkylpyridines were envisioned as ligands for trace amine associated receptor 1 (TAAR1). They were synthesized in diastereomerically pure form with the decarboxylative Castagnoli–Cushman reac-tion followed by two reduction events. Despite showing no affinity to TAAR1 as was anticipated, these novel, druglike and CNS-focused compounds will be of much utility in sub-sequent lead generation pursuits.