The three-component reaction of malononitrile, aldehydes and N-unsubstituted amidines, is extended to the formation of 4-amino-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile derivatives. The reaction occurs in water at reflux or under microwave heating, in the presence of sodium acetate. This method provides a new route to produce pyrimidine derivatives in good to excellent yields.
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