Simple and efficient one‐pot synthesis of 3,4‐dihydro‐2‐pyridones via solid‐supported Bi(III)nitrate catalyzed double michael addition‐azaannulation

4‐Aryl‐5‐carboethoxy‐6‐methyl‐2,3‐dihydro‐2‐pyridones were obtained, in high yield, by heating ternary mixtures of appropriate aldehydes, ethylacetoacetate and compounds possessing NH₂‐C=X functionality, in presence of immobilized Bi(III)nitrate and co‐catalyst Zn(II)chloride, under solventless conditions. The reaction proceeds smoothly at 140±5°C and seems to involve double Michael addition‐azaannulation.