Diaminopyrimidines could be synthesized via a multicomponent
coupling starting from S-alkyl thiouracil
derivatives. The synthetic strategy based upon an Ugi-Smiles
coupling, and subsequent oxidation of the adducts affords a versatile
platform for the preparation of various diaminopyrimidines with
five points of diversity. The whole sequence may be performed as
a one-pot process.
Ugi-Smiles - thiouracil - isocyanide - diaminopyrimidines - SNAr