Di-Et 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylates were easily prepared in one pot synthesis by the reaction of EtO2CCOCHClCO2Et (I) with α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and ammonia.Especially, di-Et 5-ethyl-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylate (II) was obtained in a good yield (81%) by the reaction of I, 2-ethyl-2-propenal and ammonia in chloroform using an autoclave.In the reaction in an autoclave, the yield of II in chlorobenzene or toluene was similar to that of chloroform.But under atm. pressure, the yield of II was lower in toluene, benzene, and ethanol than in chlorobenzene.