Efficient, Green, Solvent-Free Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones via Biginelli Reaction Catalyzed by Cu(NO3)2 center dot 3H2O

The synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones derivatives via a three-component Biginelli reaction using copper nitrate as a catalyst under solventless conditions is reported, providing a green, rapid, efficient, and convenient method for the preparation of Biginelli compounds in good yields.