Synthesis of novel 2,3-dihydro-4-pyridinones from bisdemethoxycurcumin under microwave irradiation

A novel synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-4-pyridinones via the reaction of bisdemethoxycurcumin and primary amines or amine acetates is demonstrated. The structures of the products were established by elemental analysis and from mass, 1H and 13C NMR spectra.