Synthesis of title compounds and-derivatives is reported by the cyclisation
of 4-phenyl-3-carbonanilidoquinoline-2 (1H)ones 3 with PPA obtained from t
heir corresponding acids 2. 2-oxo-phenyquinolin-3-carboxylic acid 2 which i
nturn were prepared from 3-cyano-4-phenyquinolin-2(1H)ones by acid hydrolys
is.