The method involves the Michael type addition of various nitrostyrenes to pyrimidinone (I) and the subsequent reductive cyclization of the adduct utilizing the strong reducing nature of an alkaline Na2S2O4 solution combined with fact that the alkaline medium favors the Michael type addition.
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