Synthesis 2006(8): 1343-1350  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926414
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Suzuki Coupling at the 2-Position of Densely Functionalized Pyrimidones

Stefania Colarusso*, Mélina Girardin, Immacolata Conte, Frank Narjes
IRBM-Merck Research Laboratories Rome, Via Pontina km 30.600, Pomezia 00040, Rome, Italy
Fax: +39(069)1093654; e-Mail: stefania_colarusso@merck.com;
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Publication History

Received 23 November 2005
Publication Date:
28 March 2006 (online)

Abstract

A variety of ethyl 1-substituted 2-aryl-5-ethoxy-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-4-carboxylates were synthesized by efficient thermal or microwave-promoted Suzuki coupling of 2-chloro-N1-substituted precursors.

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