An efficient one-pot organocatalyzed synthesis of spiro[chroman-3,6'- furo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]-tetraones.

An efficient synthesis of new spiro[chroman-3,6'-furo[2,3-d]pyrimidine]- tetraones by an organocatalyzed three-component condensation reaction of aldehydes, barbituric acids and 3-bromo-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one in refluxing acetic acid in the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) is reported. We are hopeful that the products will lead to a wider range pharmacological and physiological activity.