A novel approach was developed for the preparation of 4,6-disubstituted-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3-pyridinecarboxylic
ester in moderate to good yields. This route involves a reaction sequence of Michael
addition, transformation to ene-lactam, and aromatization, featuring easily available
material, variable substituents, and good functional compatibility.
synthesis - ethyl acetamidocyanoacetate - aromatization via deamidation - sodium carbonate
- 4,6-disubstituted-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3-pyridinecarboxylic ester