Abstract
An efficient synthesis of 3,4‐dihydropyrimidin‐2‐ones (DHPMs) from the aldehydes, β‐ketoesters, and urea in ethanol using methanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H) as the catalyst is described. Compared with the classical Biginelli reaction conditions, this method has the advantage of excellent yields and short reaction time.
Acknowledgment
The project was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (29872011 and 29572039), Educational Ministry of China, Educational Department of Hebei Province (990104), Science and Technology Commission of Hebei Province.