The reaction of ethyl 4H-pyran-4-one-2-carboxylate with 1,2-diaminobenzene

Ethyl 4H-pyran-4-one-2-carboxylate was allowed to react with 1,2-diaminobenzene and related diamines. The resulting products were found to be 8H-5,6-dihydro-6,8-dioxopyrido[1,2-a]quinoxaline and derivatives. The synthesis 3H-5,6-dihydrobenzo[g]pyrido[1,2-a]quinoxaline-3,5-dione ( 2c ) constitutes the synthesis of a derivative of previously unknown benzo[g]pyrido[1,2-a]quinoxaline ring system.