Azlactone Compound (2) is reacted with Amidine Compound (3) to give Pyrimidine Compound (1) which is useful as an intermediate for the production of enzyme inhibitors (e.g., elastase inhibitor, chymase inhibitor etc.):
wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification.
Azlactone Compound (2) is reacted with Amidine Compound (3) to give Pyrimidine Compound (1) useful as an intermediate for enzyme inhibitors (e.g., elastase inhibitor, chymase inhibitor etc.):
Pyrimidine Compound (1) Azlactone Compound (2) Amidine Compound (3) wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification.