Abstract
Electrophilic condensation of pyrimidines with cyclic ketones was investigated. As nucleophiles, the degree of ionization of pyrimidines in acidic media and the electron density on the C-5 determined the reactivity. An electron-rich nitrogen at the 4-position of cyclic ketones facilitated the reaction. This method is facile for the synthesis of 5-vinyl substituted pyrimidines as k(cat) antifolates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6401-6404 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 36 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 08 09 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |