An efficient one‐pot synthesis of n‐carboxymethylacridine‐1,8‐dione derivatives under microwave irradiation

A series of N‐carboxymethylacridine‐1,8‐dione derivatives were synthesized by one‐pot reaction of aldehyde, dimedone and glycine in glycol under microwave irradiation without catalyst with excellent yields (78‐92%) and short reaction time (4‐8min). And the reaction was not only suitable for aromatic monoaldehyde, but also aromatic dialdehyde.