Application of acyl pyruvates in synthetic chemistry

Abstract

Acyl piruvates (1) represent a class of molecules that have attracted a considerable interest in synthetic chemistry.1 These molecules were used as a starting compounds in synthesis small libraries of novel M(II) complexes (2), quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones (3), benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-2-ones (4) and 2-hydroxy-pyrimidines (5). Yields were good-to excellent for all compounds.