5-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2(1H)-pyrazinones

摘要

This invention relates to 5-(phenyl)-2(1H)-pyrazinones substituted in the 4-position of the phenyl ring by a nitro group, and to a process for their preparation. These compounds are useful intermediates in the synthesis of inotropic compounds. One specific compound is 5-(4-nitrophenyl)-2(1H)-pyrazinone.