Abstract
N‐substituted 4,6‐dimethyl‐3‐cyano‐2‐pyridones have been prepared from acetylacetone, N‐substituted cyanoacetamide, and pyperidine as catalyst under microwave irradiation without solvent. The rapid and simple method produced pure products in high yields.
Acknowledgment
We are grateful to the Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection of Serbia for the financial support (Project 1694).