3-(3-Hydroxypropyl)-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxaldehyde Methyl Hemiacetal

Abstract

The synthesis of 3-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxaldehyde as a stable methyl hemiacetal through a convenient 3-step procedure is reported. The molecule is multifunctional as it contains a formyl group, a hydroxyl group and the imide moiety. Each of these groups can play a role in specific transformations or uses.