In this paper, we report the results of heterocyclizations in the pyri
do[2,3-b]pyrazine series to give the pyrido[2,3-e] or [3,2-e]pyrrolo[1
,2-a]pyrazine. The Clauson-Kaas reaction on 2,3-diaminopyridine 2,3 in
vestigated; regioselectivity on the 3-amino group is shown by H-1- and
C-13-nmr. Synthesis and reactivity of the original pyrazino[2,3-g]ind
olizine series is also reported.