Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Functionalization of 2-Pyridones, 2-Quinolones and Other Ring-Fused 2-Pyridones

Abstract

2-pyridones are important heterocycles with great applicability in medicinal chemistry and this core structure can be found in compounds with various biological/medicinal applications. Here we show how microwave-assisted chemistry can be used to effectively synthesize and functionalize substituted monocyclic 2-pyridones, 2-quinolones and other ring-fused 2-pyridones. The chapter covers recent advancements in this field mainly describing methods developed with instruments specially designed for microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS).