a Signature BioScience, Inc., 1240 South 47th Street, Richmond, CA 94804, USA b Syngenta Ltd., Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, UK
Abstract:
The reactions of benzocyclic ketones and α-ketoacids as carbonyl components in the Biginelli reaction were investigated. These unusual Biginelli substrates furnished novel drug-like dihydropyrimidinone scaffolds suitable for further elaboration.