Substituted hydroxy pyridones

摘要

Substituted hydroxy pyridones, e.g., 3-(1-iminopropyl)-4-hydroxy-6-phenyl-1-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone, are prepared by reducing corresponding isoxazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-4(5H)-ones and are useful as minor tranquilizers, sleep inducers and neuroleptics.