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Synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted-3-hydroxy-4(1H)-quinolinones by the cyclizat
ion of N-substituted phenacyl or acetonyl anthranilates is described. Two m
ethods were employed for cyclization of anthranilates. Heating in polyphosp
horic acid has a wide scope of applicability. The thermal cyclization in bo
iling N-methylpyrrolidone is limited by steric effect.