The synthesis of substituted 2‐aminothiazoles

Abstract

Abstract The preparation of 4‐ and 5‐acyl‐ and aroyl‐2‐substituted aminothiazoles is described. The condensation of thioureas with acyl halides leading to 4,5‐disubstituted‐2‐aminothiazoles and 7‐(4 H )benzothiazolones is discussed. A discussion of the isolation of various intermediates and the mechanistic pathway is also included. A number of 2‐anilino or 2‐benzyl‐4‐ or 5‐aroylthiazoles possessed moderate oral antitubercolosis activity ( 2 ).