Synthesis of 3,4‐Dihydropyrimidinones via Phase Transfer Catalysis

Abstract

3,4‐Dihydropyrimidinone and derivatives were synthesized by the one‐pot, three‐component Biginelli condensation of an aldehyde, β‐dicarbonyl compound and urea. Synthesis was carried out in aqueous sodium hydroxide using Aliquat‐336 as a phase transfer agent. Compared to the classical Biginelli reaction conditions, this new method cousistently has the advantage of excellent yields and short reaction time.