A set of new analogs of pyrantel was synthesized in good yields by lit
hiation of 1,2-dimethyltetrahydropyrimidine with n-butyllithium in tet
rahydrofuran and condensation with aromatic esters. Spectrometric stud
ies showed the large influence of intramolecular bonding in the tautom
eric equilibria between the possible structures. Anthelmintic screenin
g showed in vitro efficiency against Molinema dessetae, but a weak act
ivity against Rhabditis pseudoelongata and Nippostrongylus brasiliensi
s.