“…On the other hand, an interesting result was obtained during the synthesis of Schiff bases of pyrrolidine-2,3,5-trione-type 36, involving anilides of 3-oxoacids. 21,27,43 For instance, while the reaction of the appropriate 3-oxoacid anilides with oxalyl A new route leading to dyestuffs 39, containing a pyrrolidine-2,3,5-trione moiety, was described by Katritzky. 44 The novel, colored indoxyl derivative 39 was prepared by reaction of 3,4-dichloro-N-phenylmaleinimide (38) and N-acyl indolin-3-one 37 (Scheme 12).…”