Synthesis of ester functionalized 2-pyridone derivatives using KF/Alumina as a catalyst

Bellam Mahesh, Kandula Madhu Kumar Reddy, Gajjala Raghavendra Reddy, Nadiveedhi Maheshwara Reddy and Cirandur Suresh Reddy

Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati - 517 502, INDIA

Abstract: A simple and efficient method for synthesis of ester functionalized 2-pyridone derivatives (4a-m) via tri component reaction of primary amine, mono ester acetylene and diester acetylene using KF/alumina as catalyst under microwave irradiation is reported.

Keywords : KF/alumina; ester functionalized 2-pyridones; primary amine; acetylenic ester; microwave irradiation. © 2016 ACG Publications. All rights reserved.