Table 9.

Synthesis of compounds 12g,h and 13g,h.

Entry	α-Ketoester	Amidine	Products	Yield (%)a
1	5	8g	12g	67
2	5	8h	12h	66
3	6	8g	13g	69
4	6	8h	13h	51

^aIsolated product.