Some novel 5-arylamino-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives were synthesized via microwave-assisted three-component reaction of N,N-dimethyl-6-aminouracil, aryl glyoxal monohydrates and aryl amines. The products were obtained in good to excellent yields (82–91%) using a simple work-up procedure.
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