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An efficient protocol for elaboration of the 5,6-fused 2-pyridone ring system, exploiting the tandem condensation of propiolamide and cyclic β-ketomethyl esters in water, followed by acid or base promoted intramolecular ring closure and decarboxylation, has been developed.
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