10.1007/BF00474003
The research focused on the synthesis and transformation of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines, specifically oxo (hydroxy) derivatives, to explore their potential as biologically active compounds. The study involved the cyclization of 5-cyanoacetyl-6-aminouracils in acidic media, using reagents such as hydrobromic acid (HBr), hydrochloric acid (HCl), and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to produce various pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines. The researchers also synthesized compounds with fixed structures, like 5,7-dimethoxy-, 7-methoxy-, and 5-ethoxypyridopyrimidines, and studied their spectral data. The study concluded that the synthesized pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines showed promising biological activity, with some exhibiting moderate inhibitory effects against certain types of cancer in animal experiments.