3-(1-Ethylamino-ethylidene)-1-methyl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione

3-(1-Ethylamino-ethylidene)-1-methyl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione was obtained as an unexpected product in a three-step synthesis starting with o-nitrobenzoyl sarcosine, acetoacetanilide and ethylamine. The compound showed moderate antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli.

Automated summary

3-(1-Ethylamino-ethylidene)-1-methyl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione was obtained as an unexpected product in a three-step synthesis using o-nitrobenzoyl sarcosine, acetoacetanilide, and ethylamine. The compound exhibited moderate antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli.