Synthesis of amino derivatives of 5-aralkylidene-3-pyrrolin-2-ones

Preparation of some derivatives of 5-aralkylidene-3-pyrrolin-2-ones is reported. Compounds with an amino group on the phenyl ring at the 3-position of the pyrrolinone ring showed suitable properties as potential UV-A filters. Some of the compounds were quaternarized to enhance their solubility in aqueous solvents.