The N-substituted 3-nitrophthalimides are known to pos- sess antibacterial [ 1], analgesic [2], and vasodilative [3] activ- ity. These compounds can be synthesized by heating 3-nitro- phthalic anhydride with amines either without solvent [4] or in acetic acid [5]. / Below we will show that N-substituted 3-Mitro- phthalimides are conveniently obtained by cyclocondensation of 3-nitrophthalic acid (I) with amines in the presence of a two-component reagent system CISiMe3- DMF. ...