The reaction of 4-hydroxy-2-quinolones with alkyl iodides, benzyl bromides and allyl bromides in benzene at room temperature, in the presence of Ag 2 CO 3 , afforded 2,4-dialkoxyquinolines in moderate to excellent yields. The process is highly regioselective and constitutes a new and mild one-pot alternative for the preparation of this class of compounds.

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