Novel Synthesis of 2‐Oxo‐2H‐Benzopyrano[2,3‐d]Pyrimidines

Abstract The synthesis of novel substituted 3‐cyanoiminocoumarins and corresponding N‐ethoxycarbonyl iminocoumarins is described. The condensation of N‐ethoxycarbonyl‐3‐cyano‐7‐diethylamino iminocoumarin with amines as N‐nucleophiles yields substituted 2‐oxo‐2H‐benzopyrano‐[2,3‐d]pyrimidines having promising optical properties.