Classic syntheses of 4(1H)-quinolones rely on the addition of (ethoxymethylene)malonates with anilines and subsequent cyclization [8] and on the addition of maleates to o-aminobenzoates and subsequent cyclization. [9] However, these methods are not suitable for the synthesis of 2,3-unsubstituted 4(1H)-quinolones as the ester groups present at these positions have to be removed in several steps. Heindel et al. reported [¹0] and elegant approach to 4(1H)- ...