... Attempts to cyclize the B-amino-a-cyanoacrylates lj, k, p and l"g were also unsuccessful. ... Page 5. 156 Communications Table 5. Preparation of 2-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyridol1,2-alpyrimidines (19) according to Scheme G SYNTHESIS 3 Amine R' R2 R R4 Prod- Scale Reaction ...