Abstract
The ring opening of isochromadiones by prop-2-ynylamine was accomplished in non-polar solvents to form N-prop-2-ynylbenzamide-2-acetic acid 3 N-prop-2-ynylhomophthalimide 4. Compound 3 was found out to be an intermediate product in the formation of 4. These compounds were screened for anticonvulsant and antibacterial properties and were found to have no activity.