Synthesis of N-substituted 4,6-dimethyl-3-cyano-2-pyridones under microwave irradiation

Abstract

N-substituted 4,6-dimethyl-3-cyano-2-pyridones have been prepared from acetylacetone, N-substituted cyanoacetamide, and pyperidine as catalyst under microwave irradiation without solvent. The rapid and simple method produced pure products in high yields.